Noise Abatement Society

The following is an interim description which may change when detailed cataloguing takes place in future:

Archives of the Noise Abatement Society including minutes, subject files, campaigns, material relating to the John Connell Award, reports, correspondence, publications; some material relating to precursor body Anti-Noise League

1930s-2000s

27 transfer boxes, 3 oversize folders, oversize plaques in plan chest

This archive was given to the Library by the Society in November 2014

The Society was founded in 1959 by the late John Connell and its first success was the passing of the Noise Abatement Act 1960. It is a leading authority and campaigner on all aspects of noise; consulted by, and working with government, industry and the public. It runs the UK’s only noise helpline offering free advice. - See more at: http://noiseabatementsociety.com.

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