THE winter of 1978 is remembered as one of the worst seen in Britain and was the third coldest of the 20th century.
During heavy snowfall, paths had to be cleared for cars – although many most decided to get around on foot instead.
Children went sledging at Queens Park, Bournemouth and took to the ice on the frozen lake at Poole Park.
Snowmen stood proudly on almost every street and even the occasional igloo could be spotted.
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