Summary of information sources for desk study

Site records (e.g. drawings, production logs, environmental audits)

Company records (e.g. archival information, title deeds)

Maps (e.g. Ordnance Survey historical maps, town maps, geological maps, Goad fire insurance plans)

Photographic material (e.g. aerial photographs)

Directories (e.g. trade directories)

Local literature (e.g. local newspapers, local societies)

Site personnel (e.g. plant manager, safety officer, long-standing employees)

Regulatory authorities (e.g. local authority (building control, environmental health officer, planning officer), Environment Agency, Natural England, Health and Safety Executive)

Local community (e.g. neighbours, former employees)

Fire and emergency services (including petroleum officer/trading standards department)

Other organisations (e.g. UK Coal, Network Rail, Transport for London, water, gas and power companies)