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Llangrannog Barometer Ex-
R.N.L.I No 165
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This
Barometer was provided by the R.N.L.I on 29th June 1911 as part of a
scheme originally set up by Admiral Fitzroy to provide a form of weather
forecasting to Mariners, Fishermen and Lifeboat crews.
The
Barometer which is set in a mahogany glass fronted case is still
situated alongside Siop Glynafon.
As these
Barometers were intended to be low maintenance, no Brass engraved plates
were used, instead all markings are engraved and blackened onto
Porcelain plate. |
These Barometers were
manufactured by Negretti and Zamba and some 200 were issued for use
around the coast of the UK between 1860 and 1920.
With the introduction of
Radio, Weather Forecasting and Shipping Forecasts, these Barometers
became surplus to requirements and No 165 was sold by the R.N.L.I to
Joseph Jenkins of Glynafon Stores in September 1937, for the sum of £1.
The Barometer was presented to Llangrannog Welfare Committee for safe
keeping, by Marian Davies on her retirement from Glynafon Stores in the
early 1970's. All the relevant documentation and original receipt of
proof of ownership for the Barometer are held by Llangrannog Welfare
Committee.
Glynavon Stores Carrier Bag.
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The
paper re-usable Carrier Bag in the picture opposite dates from the
1930's and was sold for 1d by the shop. The Shop has been a cafe,
Baker's and a General Store during its existence and was opened in 1924
by Joseph and Lettitia Jenkins. Previously the building had been used as
an Earthenware warehouse.
Today
Glynavon Stores is known as Siop Glynafon. |
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