Record

RefNoMA/95
Previous numbersMA.95
LevelItem
TitleMeteorological observations at London, England, by Robert Carr Woods
CreatorWoods; Robert Carr (1816-1875); British meteorologist, newspaper editor and lawyer
Date21-22 December 1837
DescriptionHourly meteorological observations made from 6.00am on 21 December to 6.00pm on 22 December 1837 [Winter solstice]. Columns for day and hour of observation, barometer, thermometer, dew point by Daniell's hygrometer, wind direction, and deflection of Lieutenant Morrison's electrometer, with general weather remarks.

Headed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Observations Made for the Meteorological Society for 37 successive hours commencing at 6A.M., of the 21st of December 1837, and ending at 5P.M. of the following day. (St. Paul's, London clock time)...By Robert Carr Woods, Instrument Maker to the Meteorological Society; 47 Hatton Garden, London'. Inscribed [p.2]: 95. London. 1837'.
Extent2p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
Dimensions406x315mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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