From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.247
Summary:
Further details on the chimes of Big Ben.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Further details on the chimes of Big Ben.
Sending a short paper which is to be printed, and would be glad with any comments. Currents indicated are deduced for a small number of cases only.
Expresses his views on how the British should select their standard of length. Also discusses John Taylor's views of the Great Pyramid.