George Booth wrote:
On 21/08/2014 08:26, Scott W wrote:
75 years ago today 7 people died in Valentines Park, Ilford, after
lightning struck a park hut http://t.co/ZGthkXk5rF



A most interesting post Scott. Many thanks. Despite working in Ilford in
the 1970's that incident was never mentioned. One lightning incident I
do recall occurred in Enfield when I was in the sixth form. The Spurs
footballer, John White, died in July 1964 when he was struck by
lightning while playing golf. Sometime earlier I'd seen him and a
certain Mr J Greaves playing at a game in Edinburgh. It was Edinburgh
Select vs The Army but I can't remember who was on which side.

George in Edinburgh

www.swanstonweather.co.uk
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Yes most interesting. Especiallly as my in-laws lived just around the
corner. My father-in-law was a gardener in Valentines Park in more
recent years. I'm surprised he never mentioned it but as you say - more
pressing problems in the weeks ahead.
Dave