Last pair of thermometers from North Wall

Last pair of thermometers from North Wall, Kew Observatory

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Last pair of thermometers from North Wall, Kew Observatory
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Last pair of thermometers from North Wall, Kew Observatory

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Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
2005-64
Measurements:
board c.500mm x 500mm x 20mm
type:
thermometers
credit:
Met Office

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