Why are Some Cannons Fired at Noon?
The noon or midday gun is a traditional time signal: a cannon fired precisely at midday so ships in port could set their chronometers correctly.…
Tag: Edinburgh
RSGS Honorary Fellowship
After a whirlwind tour of Kirkcaldy, Edinburgh and Glasgow for RSGS talks early last week, I’m back in Sussex. At the end of my talk…
Edinburgh Clues & Signs
I was recently in Edinburgh to give a talk to celebrate the Royal Institute of Navigation‘s 75th Anniversary. I’ve just added my favourite clues, signs and…
The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs
The ultimate guide to what the land, sun, moon, stars, trees, plants, animals, sky and clouds can reveal – when you know what to look…
Time, Sun and Longitude
I have just returned from Scotland, where I have been doing some more research for the book I’m working on. In Edinburgh, I had the…
Good Day Out for the Missus
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh was kind enough to take time out to present me with a Royal Institute of Navigation Award this afternoon. At…