Monthly Archives: April 2011

A bit of imperial history

Posted on 2011-04-14 by derekp

Recent comments on the value, or otherwise, of retaining historic or traditional measurements in daily use have prompted thoughts on the swift rise of the imperial system of measures in the nineteenth century and on the muddle that has resulted from … Continue reading →

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Minister confirms business as usual

Posted on 2011-04-08 by derekp

In response to letter from the British Weights and Measures Association (BWMA), the Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts MP, has confirmed that there is no change in Government policy on the units of measurement in use … Continue reading →

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