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Hidden Histories: Edinburgh to Leeds, via South Africa
This attractive piece from the collection of the School of Physics and Astronomy is a differential hygrometer, an instrument used for measuring the humidity of the air. The dedication plaque on the box announces that it was presented to Charles … Continue reading
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