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Sledges out at Ridgeway, Newport, south east Wales, 19th February 1978
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Sledges out at Ridgeway, Newport, south east Wales, 19th February 1978
Sledges out at Ridgeway, Newport, south east Wales, 19th February 1978. Pictured, Jenny Hancock and her daughter Caroline sledge down hill
Western Mail Archive
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Wales
WME_1978_02_Blizzard
Media ID 21757413
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Blizzard Cold Conditions Daughter Down Extreme Hills Mother Outdoor Leisure Activities Ride Riding Season Severe Sledge Sledges Sledging Winter 1978 Slopes
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Sledges out at Ridgeway, Newport, south east Wales, 19th February 1978. Pictured, Jenny Hancock and her daughter Caroline sledge down hill. In the midst of a fierce blizzard that engulfed the town of Ridgeway in Newport, south east Wales, on a chilly winter day in February 1978, families braved the extreme weather conditions to indulge in some outdoor leisure activities. Among them was Jenny Hancock and her young daughter Caroline who found themselves caught up in an exhilarating adventure down the snow-covered slopes. The image captures a moment frozen in time as mother and daughter ride their sledges with sheer joy and excitement etched across their faces. The backdrop of white-dusted hills adds to the picturesque scene while also highlighting the severity of this particular winter season. As temperatures plummeted and snowflakes continued to fall relentlessly from above, these brave souls embraced nature's wintry gift by engaging in one of its most cherished traditions - sledging. With each descent down the slope came laughter echoing through the cold air; a testament to their resilience against Mother Nature's fury. This snapshot from Western Mail Archive serves as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when families sought solace amidst harsh weather conditions by finding fun-filled moments together. It encapsulates not only an era but also showcases how communities united during challenging circumstances. Decades may have passed since that snowy day back in 1978, but this photograph remains timeless; reminding us all that even amidst severe
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