Observatory, Stonyhurst

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iBase ID

269890

Reference identifier

ECL20140401004

Title

Observatory, Stonyhurst

Place

Stonyhurst

General notes

The Stonyhurst Observatory was built in 1838 as an astronomical and meteorological centre. It had a distinguished career for well over one hundred years and was recognised for its excellence by scientists internationally. During the Second World War it sent weather reports to the Air Ministry and later provided weather reports to local press and radio. Readings were continued until 1977 when the equipment was transferred to the College science laboratories. It later functioned as a Tea Room for visitors to the College.

Medium

Glass slide, positive

Colour

Monochrome

Original image size

7.19 x 5.65

Year of image

c1900

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Locator

Box F 31/10

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