Identity area
Reference code
GLAWARS/3/6
Title
United Kingdom Warning & Monitoring Organisation (UKWMO)
Date(s)
- c.1980s (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 booklet
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Name of creator
Biographical history
UKWMO was a British civilian organisation providing UK military and civilian authorities, in the event of war, with data about nuclear explosions and forecasts of subsequent fallout profiles across the country. It was established by the Home Office in 1957 and was disbanded in November 1992.
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Language of material
- English