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How to keep in touch with us.The Big Freeze
Published on January 17th, 2023
Had enough of Winter? - it could be worse... In February 1955 Britain experienced a "Big Freeze", with deep snow covering much of Britain, leaving many parts of the country cut off from essential supplies. Not forgetting the Winter of 1963 when the country started to freeze solid, with temperatures as low as −20 °C; it was so cold even part of the sea in Kent froze!
Today we showcase some wintry scenes from the archive, and share some of your personal memories of life on frosty days of the past.
So stay snuggly inside and take a few moments to enjoy these heartwarming memories.
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