Correspondence on the Observatory's removal, 1938 - 1946
Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerning the removal of the Royal Observatory to Herstmonceux and the proposed new sites, including estimates for the cost of building and re-erecting the telescopes on the new site; minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Visitors of the Royal Observatory, 2 June 1945; a report on the new site by the Board of Visitors; details of inspections of proposed sites; meteorological reports; and correspondence with the Southern Railway Company.
Dates
- 1938 - 1946
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A18
Finding aid date
2006-04-24 14:53:54+00:00
Creator
- From the Series: Dyson, Frank Watson, Sir, 1868 - 1939 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
Repository Details
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