The old sundial on the front of the Co-op store has been a minor pleasure in the village for many decades. Unfortunately, time and weather has taken its toll on the familiar stone face and the Latin inscription, Tempus Labile, has become almost illegible. It seemed a great pity that this landmark should be left to deteriorate so that it might, eventually, come to be looked upon as an eyesore and removed altogether. The Bishopthorpe Local History Group decided to take action.
Continue reading The restoration and history of Bishopthorpe's sundial.