Caption:

A photograph of storm clouds above the coastline of Deal in Kent, taken by Edgar Tarry Adams (1852-1926), in about 1899. This photograph is probably linked with Adams' study of climatology. He was an accredited observer for the Royal Meteorological Society, frequently recording weather conditions from the beach at Deal where the family had a seafront home. Edgar Tarry Adams was a wealthy and dedicated amateur photographer. The owner of a brewery in Halstead, Essex, he was a figure of authority and played a prominent role in local affairs. His interests were many and varied. An accomplished amateur painter and musician, he was also a captain of the local volunteer Fire Brigade and a Lieutenant in the RNVR. Adams first took up photography in the 1880s and carried on taking photographs until after World War One, creating a fascinating social record of his family, friends and interests.