The Great Storm of 1987

By Paul Homewood

I came across this BBC 6 o’clock News report on the day of the Great Storm of  1987.

I always find these on the spot reports illuminating:

 

 

At the time of the storm, my sister and family were temporarily living in a caravan in Essex, having recently returned from living in South Africa.

The first I knew of the storm here in Sheffield was when my mum rang up in tears when I was still in bed! She was understandably worried about my sister.

My first reaction to my wife when she answered the phone was “What storm – what’s she on about?” And then put my head back under the covers!

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November 21, 2023 at 08:06AM

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