When the wind blew

10:19am Monday 15th October 2012 in News

A trunk call for these telephone boxes in New Road, Brighotn A trunk call for these telephone boxes in New Road, Brighotn

Twenty-five years ago to the day, the people of Sussex went to bed as normal. But what happened that night was anything but normal.

Gusts of up to 120mph felled century old trees, raging waves tossed boats around like toys and buildings which were thought untouchable crumbled at the immense power of Mother Nature.

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Great Storm of 1987, The Argus is producing an eight-page supplement which comes out tomorrow.

As well as an array of horrifying images of the storm’s aftermath, Argus chief photographer, Simon Dack, tells the story of his October 16.

The special pull-out also features a range of your memories, including those of a then 11-year-old Claire Giles who describes hiding in a wardrobe and Michael Coles who explains how he had to chainsaw his way out of Worthing.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s paper.

Comments(6)

Hoarder12345444 says...
11:13am Mon 15 Oct 12

I remember it, well as was only 6 at the time. Remember the horrendous howls of the wind and trees and tiles being knocked over. And remember the devastation the next day and what Stanmer park looked like too!!

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Goldenwight says...
11:55am Mon 15 Oct 12

I was living in Northern Scotland at the time, and I remember it as a gorgeous evening there.

Love the picture- that 'slippery path' sign take on a whole new meaning!

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PorkBoat says...
2:05pm Mon 15 Oct 12

I remember that night. I woke up and said to my girlfriend "It's a bit windy outside" then promptly went back to sleep. The next morning I walked to work, and it was utter devastation everywhere.

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Vespa51 says...
10:40pm Mon 15 Oct 12

Quite excited to if any of my pics are in it....they were used in the ten year anniversary issue....

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Poccypoc says...
11:44am Tue 16 Oct 12

I've still got The Argus Storm Special from that week. Might get it out later.

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leedsnowfan says...
1:04pm Tue 16 Oct 12

I was 12 at the time.....never heard wind like it before or since.......seen that photo lots of time and never noticed Slippery Pat........

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