| Reference number | MA/133 |
| Previous numbers | MA.133 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Middlewich, Cheshire, England, by Samuel Vernon |
| Creator | Vernon; Samuel (fl.late 18th century); British meteorologist |
| Date | January 1768-December 1774 |
| Description | Monthly summaries, giving highest and lowest barometer and thermometer readings, with variances, together with horticultural observations for the time of year. Occasional meteorological and astronomical comments. Each year ends with a set of notes on the annual average of temperature, with temperature and air pressure extremes, and some general remarks. The final entry, for 1774, also contains a table of [approximately] monthly values of surface rain, in inches.
Commencing 'An extract from some Meteorological observations &c: made at Middlewich in Cheshire in Lat: 53D 12M N: together wth. a Kalendar of Flora & Pomona &c: [inscribed to Docr. Fothergill] by [his most obt. Servt.] Saml. Vernon Esq.'
'The instruments used are kept in a small Study facing the N.E. where no fires are kept & the observations are generally made about ten o'clock in the morning. The situation of the Garden is warm & the Soil a strong Loam, bottoming upon Marl: the Soil is improved by the addition of River Sand'. |
| Extent | 1 volume: 186p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | On paper. Quarter bound in vellum, marbled paper boards. Spine inscribed in ink 'M.S.599' and '47'. Paper label typed 'Met. Arch. 133'. |
| Dimensions | 203x166mm. [binding] |
| Access status | Open |