UK in the Winter 62/63

[Anglo Traction 761]

We don't get real cold winters here often (thankfully), but I thought I'd post a link to a short film with the 60s music. More longer film links listed there also. I know you guys have enough cold at the moment without looking at more.

 

I was 10 years old then, so it was all an adventure every day. had about 4 continuous months of super cold weather. Enjoy!.

 

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDgQtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D_bT5zlj_usY&ei=_uXLUrWfMYethQeioYD4Aw&usg=AFQjCNEGhksRHpnhGLKfWN1TC6BlJAMLpA

 

edit - or the long version-

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QM6_GqVWjA

Edited January 7, 2014 by Anglo Traction

[neil 2,410]

Hmmmm 1962 /1963 winter ,was very cold , not that i remenber as i was due to be born in the summer of 63, so i now know what my parents were up to on those cold 1962 evenings LOL 

[neil 2,410]

Richard, I also liked reading the comments  below the youtube video , some really interesting stories of life back in the 60`s

[Stormin 9,985]

I used to live at the bottom of a hill. My mates and myself used to toboggan down the road on the packed snow. Then after a few days it got gritted. Spoil sports.

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,462]

Really makes you appreciate the radial tires we have now. Those old bias ply tires on the cars and vans in the first video looked useless in the snow, and it wasn't all that deep.

Mike..............

[Stormin 9,985]

Oh yes, tyres have really improved since those days. I used to have an Austin A60 van with cross plies on. It would wander all over the place. Fitted radials and what a difference.