The Big Freeze (1963)

On what is so far the hottest day of the year, some of you reading this might remember 'The Big Freeze of 1963 when much of the country was thrown into freezing temperatures.

Well we thought it might be nice to remember the occasion by posting this film of which much was filmed in and around Epping. It is a cine film of the winter of 1962--1963 (also known as The Big Freeze of 1963) was one of the coldest winters on record in the United Kingdom documented, by the late Eric Alvin. Shot and edited by the late Eric Alvin during the Big Freeze of 1963 He was part of the Epping Cine & Video Club.

It can also be found on our pictures page for easy recall in future.

The Big Freeze 1963 - by Eric Alvin