Weights & Measures Department

This material is held atGlasgow City Archives

  • 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

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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.