(Symons's) British Rainfall, 1865-1968; General Tables of Total Rainfall from British Rainfall, 1928-1968; Monthly and annual totals of Rainfall for the United Kingdom, 1970-1971; Snow Survey of Great Britain, 1967-1989; and copies of Thunderstorm Survey (1970 & 1978) published by Thunderstorm Census Organisation
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- ReferenceGB 254 MS 283
- Dates of Creation1865-1989
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description2.24 linear metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
George K. Symons (1838-1900) was an English meteorologist originally employed by the meteorological department (founded 1854) of the Board of Trade, which was the forerunner of the Meteorological Office. When Symons left this position he and a group of volunteers began to carry out surveys into the particulars of rainfall patterns throughout Britain. This led to the publication of annual rainfall survey, known as Symons's British Rainfall based on information recorded by observers around the country. By the time of his death data was being collected from over 3,000 sites. Upon his death the publication continued as British Rainfall under other editors. From 1919 the volumes were published by the Meteorological Office (by the part of the Air Ministry. British Rainfall was discontinued following the publication of the volume for 1968. Thereafter separate volumes were produced with one detailing rainfall and the other detailing snowfall (which had previously been covered by a small section in British Rainfall). Ultimately, publication of all of the surveys was discontinued as a cost cutting measure. The Thunderstorm Census Organization was founded by S. Morris Bower in 1924, but following his death it became a part of the Tornado and Storm Research Organization in 1984.
Arrangement
Records are arranged chronologically within series.
Access Information
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act and any other appropriate legislation.
Acquisition Information
From Scottish Water via National Archives of Scotland (2008/315)
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Alternative Form Available
No known copies
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper
Archivist's Note
Fonds level description compiled by Kenneth Baxter, April 2009.
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges are made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply.
Custodial History
Deposited in the National Archives of Scotland by Scottish Water. Records unwanted by NAS so Scottish Water contacted Andrew Black (University of Dundee, Geography) who recommended to Archives Services, University of Dundee that we take them. NAS does have other Scottish Water records
Accruals
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Location of Originals
The material is original