Immediately after the referendum, Metric Views provided some initial thoughts on the outcome. Now, as the dust begins to settle, there is time for a more general view. Over the next four weeks, we shall look at the UK’s relationship with continental Europe, summarize how the current measurement muddle came about, examine the EU’s involvement, and finally speculate on the future course of events.
Continue reading “Continental Europe, offshore islanders and measurement muddle”
Following earlier discussion on Metric Views, we take a look at the current position on the metric changeover in Canada.
Continue reading “Perspectives on Canada’s metric transition”
In February, the Prime Minister confirmed the date of the referendum which will decide whether the United Kingdom remains in or leaves the European Union (EU). The referendum will take place on 23 June 2016. In this article, Ronnie Cohen looks at some measurement issues related to the decision on EU membership.
Ronnie Cohen looks back at the 1963 Worboys Committee report and reviews how well the current version of the TSRGD addresses the main criticisms of the earlier traffic signs system and the Committee’s findings and recommendations. He suggests ways that current signage can be improved to meet the Worboys ideals.
Ronnie Cohen suggests ways to help those responsible for transport budgets, both local and national, achieve savings targets without extra spending.
Continue reading “Money-saving tips for cash-starved Councils and the DfT”
Recent reports of the difficulties facing Britain’s milk producers have prompted Ronnie Cohen to look into the muddle sorrounding retail packaging and pricing of all types of milk.
The summer holidays are in full swing, so John Frewen-Lord provides us with some light reading for a lazy day, plus a reminder that it is back to school in a month. Now where are my sun glasses?
Continue reading “A day at the National Museum of Measurement”
A quest by one of our readers for a new washing machine has prompted a look at Britain’s confused approach to the use of symbols.
Ronnie Cohen looks at the measurement muddle in the British Isles during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. As our nearest neighbours on the Continent might say, ‘Plus ca change, toujours la meme chose’.
Continue reading “Measurement muddle – a customary feature of Britain”
A first for Metric Views – an article on model railways. John Frewen-Lord takes us to an area that many of us last visited in our childhood.
Continue reading “From 1520 to 3 – metric still rules (mostly)”
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