#GreatSmog | Met Office's #DailyWeatherReport summary for December 1952 shows anticyclonic conditions (HIGH PRESSURE) persisted into the second week. There was much dense fog in the London area from 5th to 9th. Rainfall normal. Sunshine above average. Temperatures well below normal. #AirPollution #Climate #Health #Histodons #History #News #Science #Weather

#GreatSmog 3/n... | UK Met Office's #DailyWeatherReport records for three month periods included a useful introduction, the definition of terms and a map showing forecast districts and stations. Here's #DWR_1952_11 i.e. 1952...month 11...November 1952

#GreatSmog thread 2/... | UK Met Office's #DailyWeatherReport for November 1952 shows temperatures and sunshine dropping steadily and rainfall increasing through the month at the #KewObservatory. Find the archives here https://digital.nmla.metoffice.gov.uk/SO_86058de1-8d55-4bc5-8305-5698d0bd7e13/