On Feb 16, 11:42*pm, wrote:
Could any kind soul help me with a few quick(ish) facts from the
British rainfall guides - whilst I have some info' I am missing a few
years worth of data which I need for a compilation of local historical
weather.
Any help at all is greatly appreciated:

circa 1875 - 1881
1.) Crosby Ravensworth - Reagill (WestmoreIand) - I have the data for
1882-1889 (when I believe the data ends) but now believe that reports
were submitted at least back to 1875/6
*can anyone supply the yearly rainfall/rain days for 1875-1881 and
confirm the year in which the first entry appears
*the observer is a Mr. Wilkinson whom i believe was the school master

2.) Crosby Ravensworth 1946-48 - I have the yearly rainfall amounts,
but would like to know the name of the observer and if anything more
specific on location.

3.) Morland (westmoreland) - I believe that records cover the period
1902-42 and am missing data for: 1903/04/05, 1910, 1912 and 1916
*i believe that the observer was a Mr F. Markham (1918 was a Miss
Markham) and back to Mr. Markham in 1934-6 - maybe he was just missing
in the war years?)

many thanks to anyone who can help.

the rainfall guides are really a great read - just so bloody difficult
to aquire.

Have you tried the Met Office Library?
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/learning/library
It is open to everyone.

Cheers, Alastair.