| Search tips | ||
|---|---|---|
| To find | Try this | Examples |
| Private weather diaries | Click on ‘Switch
to Power search’ Click on the drop-down list next to ‘Material type’ towards the bottom left of the Power search screen. Choose: Private Weather Diaries Enter search terms required and click on search |
Private weather
diaries are the main source for researchers looking at
weather events before instrumental records began in the
mid nineteenth century. All those held by the Met Office are in the archive. |
For a full list of material formats, collections and material types please refer to the list of search-limiting options.