Ventnor under a blanket of snow and ice

Ventnor under a blanket of snow and ice: 18 January 1985, by Michael Freeman.

The second week of January 1985 saw Ventnor experience snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures. Roads became ice-rinks and vehicle accidents followed. When the thaw came the week after, burst pipes wrecked a number of properties, including the Westfield Holiday Centre.

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