On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:26:45 -0000, "Shaun Pudwell"
wrote:

Richard, Jan 1997 was cold both day and night with 5 or 6 inches of snow,
however, it pails into complete and utter insignificance compared to Jan
1987, where we had some of the lowest temperatures since 1740. In the
centre of Gillingham, my car was completely buried by snow.

in Kent..not the Gillingham in Dorset!!??