On 02/06/2014 13:28, exmetman wrote:
John

I found the same article! And yes it is a great pity that its not magnetism data that I'm after - I think that in itself speaks volumes about the non-availability of climate data in the UK! As far as I can see there are daily records extending back to 1773, which may form part of the daily CET composite temperature series.

Bruce.

Fascinating indeed! However, some of Jim's facts seem to be off if my
memory serves well. In my day, we used a Newman barometer (there's one
in the Met O library, but whether it's the same one I don't know). There
was a Kew pattern, but we didn't use it!

The rate of change of pressure wasn't photographic, only pen on paper.
Very interesting to watch when fronts were going through (couldn't do
that with photographic records).

There were three photographic recorders - temperature from the North
Wall screen, pressure and a seismometer. We assistants were responsible
for developing the charts every morning.

Always thought the Dines PTA was the best anemo - been at the top of the
anemo mast on more than one occasion (calibration). Great view from up
there!

Must stop reminiscing!