In his new book by world renowned barometer specialist Philip Collins of Merton in Devon, the role of FitzRoy & his barometers' is interestingly explained, with an insight into this fascinating mans life and work. We can thank the current Met Office today for saving even more lives (although we seldom do), FitzRoy's work continues using modern technology but following basic rules of weather established by FitzRoy himself. Anyone with or thinking of getting a FitzRoy barometer will find this of great interest - or if you just want to find out a bit more about Admiral FitzRoy
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Barographs by Philip R. Collins. This book covers the early development of the recording barometer and its later evolution into the more usual barograph that was very popular in the 20th Century. Includes some details about care of barographs and many illustrations of variations - A must for any barograph enthusiast. 146 pages well illustarted. Price includes UK postage - extra £3 for USA
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Philip Collins's book about many strange weather forecasting devces. From the unusally scientific through to seaside souveniers. A fascinating collection and fun read for the armchair that no weather enthusiast should be without! will also give ideas for collecting some of the many types of weather prophets that have been made over the years.
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An essential book for collector or dealer and restorer of aneroid barometers. Philip Collins detailed anylasis of aneroid barometers and their history and restoration is well worth the investment in this book. Illustrated with many examples of styles and periods to help date examoples that are stiull to be found today in junk shops and antique centres and auction rooms through out Britain.
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The first book written by Philip Collins on barometers. Now somewhat of a classic in the history of barometers in its own right. The book is an especially good guide for the proffessional or skilled amateur / would be barometer restorer on many points about restoration of barometers - especially the Merucury Wheel barometer.
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In this book Edwin Banfield details many types of Stick Barometers, discussing various types and makers including a selection of Ship Barometers, Sympiesometers, FitzRoy Barometers, Angle Barometers and Mountain Barometers.
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In this book Edwin Banfield details wheel barometers of several types and periods and by various makers.
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In this book Edwin Banfield detaisl a variety of aneroid barometers of different tyoes and periods as well as a selectionof Barogrpahs with smnall amount on Thunder glasses, storm glasses and Weather houses.
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Exact copy of the Board of Trade Barometer Manual compiled By FizRoy reprinted by us with cream pages and dark blue cover as original, it is a copy of the third edition from 1860. It has 92 points about weather or barometer uses which was issued to costal areas to help foretell the weather. An ideal compliment to a FitzRoy barometer or anyone who wants to tell the weather as they did in Victorian days. Much still of use. 31 pages paper back. Sorry about the Picture !There is black text on the cover as per original
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This small little book is a good introduction to a wide variety of barometers. One of the old 'Shire' publications which as usual we bought loads of!. Written by esteemed author Dr Anita McConnell who herself shares a passion for barometers and instruments (a previous curator of Science Museum - Earth Sciences)
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In this - Edwin Banfields first ever book, you will find a very good introduction to antique colectable barometers that were far more available when first published in 1976 A good present for a budding collector or someone just wanting a more detailed over view of the subject. Many types and styles discussed.
NOW in 2nd edtion - revised 2008 -
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The history of the typical British Barometer was undoubtably affected by the large number of Italian craftsmen that came from Italy. In this book Edwin traces some of the families that were so inter mingled in the very special trade of barometer making - a good loook inside at the people of the time.
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Still unsurpassed for quantity of names of makers and retailers of barometers - Edwins Book is the 'must have' of any serious collector or dealer. Has dates estimated or known and addresses as known - useful refference book.
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This is a re-print of the original book by Negretti and Zambra which detailed the instruments they sold. First Published in 1864, Covers Barometers, Rain Gauges, Thermometers, Barographs, Hygrometers, Wind Direction, Ozone indicators,as well as Miscellaneous Instruments. their scientific principles and some construction details. An intresting addition to a barometer buffs bookshelves.
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The most serious study of the barometer's history from its very early Eurpean rootes to teh scientific varietes that evolved. Not quite a coffee table browse but certainly a worthy addition to teh dedicated collector and barometer dealer. Although first publsihed in 1964 the contents are not surpassed today for detail and breadth of subject.
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A comprehensive pictorial record of the barometers that were collected by Edwin Banfield over many years, with a few additions that were made when first on display in 1995 at Barometer World Museum in Devon, SInce then the collection has been dispersed (well where do you keep 300 barometers!) although a display of barometers and weather forecasting items is still offered at Merton. This book captures a number of styles, periods types that the ardent researcher on the subject is bound to welcome looking at. useful for restoration design research as well.
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The only book we have found that details the use of the barometer and connects it to the weather and what the barometer is telling you, a detailled but not overlly Intense study which is a must for those that really want to begin understanding the weather and use a barometer to best effect. So good infact we bought all the stock from the printers! Makes a usefull compliment to a barometer as a gift.
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An Usborne Spooters Guide.
An excellent general little book (now out of print) aimed at children aged about 12 but really quite informative about various weather conditions and clouds. Suitable for adults that do not want to study to deeply but want more than just a short simple introduction. Price includes postage in UK

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Usborne Science Activities - Science with Weather
Something for the younger weather enthusiast or budding scientist. this book won the RHONE POULENC Junior prize for Science Books a few years ago. we bought a job lot.
Hard Back 24 pages - Price includes postage in UK
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A collection of Proverbs, Sayings and Rules concerning the weather compiled and arranged by Richard Inwards F.R.A.S. A reprint of an old book on weather Lore, in hard back, 190 pages. an in detail book if you want to know why the mice are extra active indoors or what will happen if the African Marigold does not open its petals by 7 in the morning this book is for you or that person you know that loves such things about the weather. Personally recommended by our director who has used it for research into odd weather iems such as the leech barometer! Also covers clouds, seasons plants animals etc.
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Weather Lore of the Countryside - 1900 Sayings Explained and Tested by Paul J. Marriott a large hard back book cramed with usefull and perhaps less useful weather lores, also has some good line drawings of birds etc.
Another ideal present for someone that likes weather sayings and this book also discusses the truth and reasons behind many of the sayings. Price includes postage in UK
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March Winds and April Showers - Country Weather Lore by Ralph Whitlock A smaller paper back book 79 pages. Is a month by month guide to weather lore.
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The Weather Calendar or A record of the weather for every day of the year, by Mrs Henry Head. A modern reprint of the original from 1917. one or more quotes from various old letters and Diaries for every day of the year. paper back159 pages
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This is NOT a toy and contains small parts not suitable for children under 5
We have also noticed that the operation is not as good as the smaller ones due to the adjustable chimney in the roof tending to turn instead of the figures, probably due to their larger size, so a small amount of blue tack might be needed to stoped the chimney turning - but it is the best looking new one we have seen .
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Our second smallest Weather house but a little more refined.
Made in Germany
This is NOT a toy and contains small parts not suitable for children under 5
NEW STOCK JUST IN - Even surprised us before Christmas!
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Correctly called a Crook's Radiometer after the Victorain gentleman that is credited with inventing it. A type of perpetual motion if the sun is out. Made of glass the 4 vanes are finely balanced on a pin point and revolve around inside a partial vacuum to reduce drag of air. Whilst they often will revolve (slowly) in lamp light these are one of the few items we sell that should be placed in a sunny window. The energy from the sun makes the vanes revolve fast and although of no practical use they are an amazing piece of science. The physics behind it is still theory and hard to understand unless your a budding scientist. Great on a window ledge. These have hand made spiral stems that add a touch of quality.
9" high 3" diameter ball.

SORRY UNABLE TO POST AS TOO DELICATE so collect only if you visit us.
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Traditional Copper Rain Gauge with plastic measure (metric and imperal) and inner copper collecting pot.
British Made - Not lacquered so will mellow.
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A plastic rain gauge with measuring pot inside. A cheaper alternative to the copper ones. Made from less breakable palstic
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Pocket Weather Forecaster for use with a barometer, for pressure readings in inches, using the wind direction & barometric pressure reading. With instructions.
Originally sold by 'Negretti and Zambra' in 1920's surprisingly good! -delivery included for UK
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Shipping Area cards and envelopes in pack of 5, blank for own message with new 'FitzRoy' area
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Shipping Area tea towel detailing shipping areas around the British Isles with new 'FitzRoy' area
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Signs of Rain tea towel, poem attributed to Eramus Darwin with colourful hand drawn illustrations
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Presented in a small cherry wood box is this simple little wine cellar set which comprises of a wine thermometer. A Vinometer! for measuring the alcoholic content of wine. Completer with basic instruction on the inside of the lid.
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This is the standard issue NATO survival compass - supossedly swallowable! but we do not recomend trying! Based on the 2nd WW button compass hidden in the miliatary buttons.
Excellent light weight compass. price includes UK postage
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A practical map compass for walking etc, with neck cord. Liquid dampened needle.
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Diagram of Meteorolgy displaying the various phenomena of the Atmosphere (24 different types in the illustration ) sold unframed. An intresting reprint of a Victorian picture - for those of us that like the weather and its variations!
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A set of three food containers, 0.5 litres, 0.75 litres and 1 litre capacity plus a wine saver. True an unusual departure from our normal product lines but these use simple vacuum technology to preserve food such as crisps, nuts, biscuits, cereals etc. Excellent at Christmas and party times to keep half used quantities of food from spoiling. I first bought my wife a set in a small hardware shop in Holland when visiting Bert Bolle's Barometer Museum around 1994 and despite contacting the company then could not track them down, Since then the company has grown and we are pleased to stock these items for your pleasure and delight. They can also be used to test small pocket type barometers crudely in auction situations as the plastic bag test only indicates if the barometer responds to pressure. When I tested one it managed to get down to less than 18 inches of mercury far more than most barometers can go to.
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A special food dish that can be used to keep food fresh or marinate meats. 1.25 litre capacity. True an unusual departure from our normal product lines but these use simple vacuum technology to preserve food such as crisps, nuts, biscuits, cereals etc. Excellent at Christmas and party times to keep half used quantities of food from spoiling. I first bought my wife a set in a small hardware shop in Holland when visiting Bert Bolle's Barometer Museum around 1994 and despite contacting the company then could not track them down, Since then the company has grown and we are pleased to stock these items for your pleasure and delight. They can also be used to test small pocket type barometers crudely in auction situations as the plastic bag test only indicates if the barometer responds to pressure. When I tested one it managed to get down to less than 18 inches of mercury far more than most barometers can go to.
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