Temps during the suns lowest output periods, e.g. the Maunder Minimum did
cause colder summers. Generally speaking though, summers during the 1600's,
1700's and 1800's were often as hot or hotter than current ones. Have a
look at the CET records, you'll be amazed!!!!!

Shaun Pudwell.

"TudorHgh" wrote in message
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The idea that without the Gulf Stream we'd be as cold as Labrador is a
bit of a jump. We'd obviously be colder, but not necessarily as cold as
Labrador even though we are at the same latitude. Labrador has a cold
current offshore whereas even without the Gulf Stream we might not. Also
Labrador has the ocean to the east whereas we have it to the west.
Assuming that the prevailing wind at our latitude remains from a
westerly quarter (which I agree is a big assumption) then that will make
a major difference.

About time someone said all this. I agree with every word. Spoils
the
story though, I suppose.

Tudor Hughes, Warlingham, Surrey.