The vertical sundial on Dial House
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Twickenham – Dial House
1722 - Thomas Twining I buys a property next to St Mary's Church and redevelops the building which becomes known as Dial House.
1726 - The original vertical sundial is affixed to the centre of the front of Dial House.
1866 - Elizabeth Twining, who founded St John's Hospital in Oak Lane, Twickenham, occupies Dial House until her death.
1889 - Elizabeth Twining dies and leaves Dial House to the parish for use as a vicarage.
1890 - Dial House is extensively restored and altered and the present sundial is installed.
1892 - The vicar, the Reverend Richard Tahourdin, moves into Dial House.
2001 - Dial House becomes the home of the Bishop of Kensington.
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