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Blizzard Collection

Background imageBlizzard Collection: RAF Westland Whirlwind search and rescue helicopters queueing to land at the RAF

RAF Westland Whirlwind search and rescue helicopters queueing to land at the RAF Fylingdales construction site to take off personnel trapped by heavy snow falls. 15th January 1963

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Workmen use gas heaters to free the points at Cardiff Station

Workmen use gas heaters to free the points at Cardiff Station, Cardiff Central railway station, South Wales Main Line in Cardiff, Wales, 20th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: A car is left in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near

A car is left in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan, southeast Wales, 20th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Milkman Jack Jones keeps the daily pints on the move in Aberfan, South Wales

Milkman Jack Jones keeps the daily pints on the move in Aberfan, South Wales, 20th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Pembrokeshire Farmer Pat Russell is rescued by the army after being stuck in a snowdrift

Pembrokeshire Farmer Pat Russell is rescued by the army after being stuck in a snowdrift on the Castlemartin tank training range

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Sledges out at Ridgeway, Newport, south east Wales, 19th February 1978

Sledges out at Ridgeway, Newport, south east Wales, 19th February 1978. Pictured, Jenny Hancock and her daughter Caroline sledge down hill

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Feeding their Cattle, John Flay and Devin Hudson of Ton-Pil Farm, Peterston Wentloog

Feeding their Cattle, John Flay and Devin Hudson of Ton-Pil Farm, Peterston Wentloog, south west of the city of Newport, South Wales, 19th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: US Flying Fortress takes off in blizzard. M / Sgt Mike Borrett scrubs ice off a wing

US Flying Fortress takes off in blizzard. M / Sgt Mike Borrett scrubs ice off a wing
US Flying Fortress takes off in blizzard. M/Sgt Mike Borrett scrubs ice off a wing. 16th February 1944

Background imageBlizzard Collection: HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales arrives at Aberdeen with her son Prince William

HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales arrives at Aberdeen with her son Prince William. A blizzard, gail force winds and hail met the Royal mother

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Workmen dig out a van from the blocked High Street, Dowlais. 27th April 1981

Workmen dig out a van from the blocked High Street, Dowlais. 27th April 1981

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Looking like an Antartic expedition, workers at RAF Fylindales on the North Yorkshire

Looking like an Antartic expedition, workers at RAF Fylindales on the North Yorkshire moors line up beside the RAF Westland Whirlwind search

Background imageBlizzard Collection: All stop on the main Cardiff Barry Road. Where 50 mph speed limit need not apply. Wales

All stop on the main Cardiff Barry Road. Where 50 mph speed limit need not apply. Wales. 20th February 1978. A4050 Closed

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Walles of solid snow, taller than the average man, leading into Llantwit Major

Walles of solid snow, taller than the average man, leading into Llantwit Major from Llanmaes, soon after the village was opened up to traffic, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, 22nd February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Digger tries to clear a way through, on the road from Pentre Meyrick, to Llantwit Major

Digger tries to clear a way through, on the road from Pentre Meyrick, to Llantwit Major, Cowbridge, South Glamorgan, Wales, 22nd February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: A solitary pedestrian on Western Avenue in Cardiff, a place where walkers usually fear to

A solitary pedestrian on Western Avenue in Cardiff, a place where walkers usually fear to tread, but now free of traffic, Cardiff, Wales, 19th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Two young men build a giant snowman, Wales, 22nd February 1978

Two young men build a giant snowman, Wales, 22nd February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: M4 Motorway at Margam, fast disappearing under hugh snow drifts

M4 Motorway at Margam, fast disappearing under hugh snow drifts, pictured from Port Talbot end, Wales, 19th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Pedestrians make their way along the main street of Cowbridge after the road had at last

Pedestrians make their way along the main street of Cowbridge after the road had at last been cleared from traffic, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, 21st February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Early morning workers wait at Barry Station for a train

Early morning workers wait at Barry Station for a train. The track from Barry over to the Island Station was blocked by snow on the track, which can be seen on the left of the picture

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Keith Painter from Cowbridge, Employee of Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council

Keith Painter from Cowbridge, Employee of Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council, helps to dig a Cowbridge Taxi out of the snow. Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 21st February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Skier takes a tumble on the beach at Amroth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales

Skier takes a tumble on the beach at Amroth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, 20th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Shoppers head home after buying essential supplies and groceries are pictured leaving

Shoppers head home after buying essential supplies and groceries are pictured leaving the village of Amroth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, 20th February 1978. In the background is shop, Summerhill Stores

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Abandoned car lies in the path of the snow clearing machines working between Llantwit

Abandoned car lies in the path of the snow clearing machines working between Llantwit Major and Wick, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, 23rd February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Pedestrians walking dog through the near deserted streets Cardiff, Wales

Pedestrians walking dog through the near deserted streets Cardiff, Wales, 19th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Bulldozer ploughs towards Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, Wales, 20th February 1978

Bulldozer ploughs towards Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, Wales, 20th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Derek Beck of Koenig Farm, Penmark, in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

Derek Beck of Koenig Farm, Penmark, in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, walking the only road open to the village with snow walls nearly 10 feet high

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Stranded cars on the A48 Cowbridge bypass, South Wales, 20th February 1978

Stranded cars on the A48 Cowbridge bypass, South Wales, 20th February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Atlantic College ski patrol, led by Norwegian member of staff, Ivar Lund-Mathieson

Atlantic College ski patrol, led by Norwegian member of staff, Ivar Lund-Mathieson, and his colleague David Hofman, help police and emergency services to patrol the Vale of Glamorgan

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Susan Dibble of St Nicholas is 5ft 5in but dwarfed by drifts in Duffryn Lane, Cardiff

Susan Dibble of St Nicholas is 5ft 5in but dwarfed by drifts in Duffryn Lane, Cardiff, Wales, 22nd February 1978

Background imageBlizzard Collection: April 23rd to 26th 1981 brought the coldest spell of weather the UK had experienced at

April 23rd to 26th 1981 brought the coldest spell of weather the UK had experienced at this time of year since 1908. Heavy snow blanketed the UK and northeasterly winds brought freezing temperatures

Background imageBlizzard Collection: English League Division One match at Highbury, abandoned due to heavy snow

English League Division One match at Highbury, abandoned due to heavy snow. Arsenal v Sheffield Wednesday. Wednesday goalkeeper Peter Springett stands in his penalty area as the snow falls down

Background imageBlizzard Collection: A group of women make their way up the street through the heavy snow past a row of

A group of women make their way up the street through the heavy snow past a row of telephone boxes January 1954

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Traffic driving along a snow covered road in kent after Britain was hit by the Big Freeze

Traffic driving along a snow covered road in kent after Britain was hit by the Big Freeze December 1995

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Sheffield Wednesday players gather on the side line at Highbury during their match

Sheffield Wednesday players gather on the side line at Highbury during their match against Arsenal. The match was abandoned after 47 minutes due to the heavy snow fall December 1967

Background imageBlizzard Collection: Snow on the A21 road near Sevenoaks in Kent after Britain was hit by the Big Freeze

Snow on the A21 road near Sevenoaks in Kent after Britain was hit by the Big Freeze December 1995

Background imageBlizzard Collection: The first snow of the winter January 1998 in Glasgow Traffic cars in Carmunnock Road

The first snow of the winter January 1998 in Glasgow Traffic cars in Carmunnock Road Castlemilk



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