Remembering the Great Storm of 1987

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Perrywood Garden Centre, 1987 Credit: Hannah Powell

On the 16th of October 1987 the South East corner of England woke to scenes of devastation.

In the night winds had reached more than 100 miles per hour killing 18 people, destroying buildings and uprooting trees.

Here are some of your memories of that night.

Perrywood Garden Centre, 1987 Credit: Hannah Powell
Martha Winiecki with her daughter Stephanie, 1987 Credit: Martha Winiecki
Martha and Stephanie today Credit: Martha Winiecki