Weights & Measures Department

• Reference:GB 243 D-WM
• Dates of Creation:1841 - 1957
• Language of Material:English
• Physical Description:
  29 volumes

• Scope and Content

  D-WM1-3 Reports, 1841 - 1957;

  D-WM4 Letter Books, 1881 - 1945;

  D-WM5 Verification of Standards, 1841 - 1938;

  D-WM8 Prosecution Books, 1905 - 1939;

  D-WM6, 7 & 9-12 Other records relating to certifications and standards, 1849 - 1935

• Administrative / Biographical History

  The Weights and Measures Department was established primarily in response to duties entailed by the Weights and Measures Acts, 1878 - 1904.

• Access Information

  Open

  Access restrictions may apply. Please contact the Archives for further information.

• Conditions Governing Use

  Application for reproduction should be made to the Archivist.

• Appraisal Information

  This material has been appraised in line with standard GB243 procedures. 

• Accruals

  No further accruals expected.