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Background imageExtreme Collection: Sir Ranulph Twistleton Wykeham Fiennes, explorer, at the North Pole during the Transglobe

Sir Ranulph Twistleton Wykeham Fiennes, explorer, at the North Pole during the Transglobe Expedition. 11th April 1982

Background imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme Collection: Keepers at Chessington Zoo chip the ice on the storks and ducks pond

Keepers at Chessington Zoo chip the ice on the storks and ducks pond. Its operation Ice Break as these two intrepid Zoo-keepers launch their secret weapon a fairground paddleboat to beat the big

Background imageExtreme Collection: Blackburn Rovers Ground under clearance. Ground staff, volunteers

Blackburn Rovers Ground under clearance. Ground staff, volunteers and school kids clearing away the snow before the referee arrives. Circa 1960

Background imageExtreme Collection: Bradford City FC. Team training in the snow 11th February 1930. DM17277b

Bradford City FC. Team training in the snow 11th February 1930. DM17277b
Bradford City FC. Team training in the snow.. 11th February 1930. DM17277b

Background imageExtreme Collection: Bradford City FC. Taylor and Dickinson training in the snow. 11th February 1930

Bradford City FC. Taylor and Dickinson training in the snow. 11th February 1930

Background imageExtreme Collection: Bradford City FC. Davis and McLean training in the snow 11th February 1930

Bradford City FC. Davis and McLean training in the snow 11th February 1930
Bradford City FC. Davis and McLean training in the snow.. 11th February 1930. DM17279

Background imageExtreme Collection: Bradford City FC. Cookson, Pringle and Clough pulling a roller in the snow

Bradford City FC. Cookson, Pringle and Clough pulling a roller in the snow.. 11th February 1930. DM17277a

Background imageExtreme Collection: Bradford City FC. T. Lloyd training in the snow 11th February 1930. DM17279

Bradford City FC. T. Lloyd training in the snow 11th February 1930. DM17279
Bradford City FC. T.Lloyd training in the snow.. 11th February 1930. DM17279

Background imageExtreme Collection: Bradford City FC. Clough training in the snow 11th February 1930. DM17277

Bradford City FC. Clough training in the snow 11th February 1930. DM17277
Bradford City FC. Clough training in the snow.. 11th February 1930. DM17277

Background imageExtreme Collection: Bradford City FC. Davis training in the snow 11th February 1930. DM17276a

Bradford City FC. Davis training in the snow 11th February 1930. DM17276a
Bradford City FC. Davis training in the snow.. 11th February 1930. DM17276a

Background imageExtreme Collection: Stoke City v. Wolves. Smith scores Stokes 1st. 14th February 1970. 70-1640-1

Stoke City v. Wolves. Smith scores Stokes 1st. 14th February 1970. 70-1640-1

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

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

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

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

Background imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme 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 imageExtreme Collection: High tides batter the sea front at Redcar where police closed a stretch of the Esplanade

High tides batter the sea front at Redcar where police closed a stretch of the Esplanade. 19th February 1996

Background imageExtreme Collection: Pictures of the Lady Falls, Afon Pyrddin, Wales, frozen solid. 13th January 1963

Pictures of the Lady Falls, Afon Pyrddin, Wales, frozen solid. 13th January 1963

Background imageExtreme Collection: Pictures of the sea at Whitstable, Kent, frozen solid in places. 14th January 1963

Pictures of the sea at Whitstable, Kent, frozen solid in places. 14th January 1963

Background imageExtreme Collection: West Ham v. Nottingham Forest. Upton Park closed on Boxing day due to a frozen pitch

West Ham v. Nottingham Forest. Upton Park closed on Boxing day due to a frozen pitch. 26th December 1962

Background imageExtreme Collection: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest. 15th February 1969. Ian St

Liverpool v Nottingham Forest. 15th February 1969. Ian St. John clears the ball in a flurry of snow at Nottinghams Forest Joe Baker and Ron Rees come sliding in. Z1782-14A

Background imageExtreme Collection: Football: Chelsea (2) vs. Luton (0). April 1977 77-02023-005

Football: Chelsea (2) vs. Luton (0). April 1977 77-02023-005

Background imageExtreme Collection: Arsenal v. Sheffield Wednesday. A Groundsman sweeps the line clear while Peter

Arsenal v. Sheffield Wednesday. A Groundsman sweeps the line clear while Peter Springett peers through the snow. The Match was abandoned after 47 minutes. 9th December 1967

Background imageExtreme Collection: Leeds United 0 v. Southampton 3. Division One Football. January 1981 MF01-07-023

Leeds United 0 v. Southampton 3. Division One Football. January 1981 MF01-07-023

Background imageExtreme Collection: This man, who is over six feet tall, was photographed against one of the frozen

This man, who is over six feet tall, was photographed against one of the frozen waterfalls on the Brecon Beacons during the cold winter of 1963

Background imageExtreme Collection: Under the sign Penalty for littering there is at least eight feet of hard snow

Under the sign Penalty for littering there is at least eight feet of hard snow. This picture was taken on a mountain road in the Brecon Beacons and shows where a lay-by used to be. 13th January 1963

Background imageExtreme Collection: Pictures of the Lady Falls, Afon Pyrddin, Wales, frozen solid. 13th January 1963

Pictures of the Lady Falls, Afon Pyrddin, Wales, frozen solid. 13th January 1963

Background imageExtreme Collection: Ice-age Britain. An Iron Age commune set up by the BBC near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Ice-age Britain. An Iron Age commune set up by the BBC near Shaftesbury, Dorset, under the snow that made modern Britain come to a halt

Background imageExtreme Collection: Pictures of the sea at Whitstable, Kent, frozen solid in places. 14th January 1963

Pictures of the sea at Whitstable, Kent, frozen solid in places. 14th January 1963



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