1963

SU1561 : Bristow Bridge

taken 63 years ago, near to Wilcot, Wiltshire, England

This is 1 of 6 images, with title starting with Bristow in this square
Bristow Bridge
Bristow Bridge
The Kennet & Avon Canal was still hard frozen in February 1963 during one of the coldest winters of the 20th century. In Wiltshire the snow began on Boxing Day 1962 and did not thaw until the first week of March 63. Canals and ponds became natural skating rinks.

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Category: Canal
This photo is linked from: Articles: · The Long Winter 1962-3 · Kennet Avon Canal Newbury to Devizes Automatic Clusters: · Bristow Bridge [12] ·
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SU1561, 79 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Gordon Hatton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
February 1963   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 20 February, 2009
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 150 614 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:21.1212N 1:47.1336W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 150 613
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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