Title: The study of the climate of medieval England: a review of historical climatology's past achievements and future potential
Abstract: WeatherVolume 69, Issue 5 p. 116-120 Special Issue Article The study of the climate of medieval England: a review of historical climatology's past achievements and future potential Kathleen Pribyl, Corresponding Author Kathleen Pribyl Climatic Research Unit, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East AngliaCorrespondence to: K. Pribyl [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Kathleen Pribyl, Corresponding Author Kathleen Pribyl Climatic Research Unit, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East AngliaCorrespondence to: K. 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