Ilkeston - Beastly Weather
w/e 04 March 2018
All of this week's pictures were
taken with a Kodak DX6490
With the cold wind blowing in from Siberia and bringing
snow with it, the weather system became known as "The Beast
From The East" whilst later in the week Storm Emma (as named
by the Portuguese Met Office) approached the UK from the south
west. That brought more snow and icy conditions. Sandwiched between
the two Ilkeston escaped the worst of it although it was cold
and we did get some snow. To be honest I've known much worse
conditions in these parts but this selection of images all taken
on Thursday show the town when the "Beast" met Storm
Emma which I'm surprised nobody called "The Pest From the
South West".
Must say the snow makes some picture postcard views even if it
is of the chapels at Park Cemetery.
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It's usual to see the arch between the chapels from the other
side but this view from the back of the chapels shows Park Avenue
through the gates.
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Across Cantelupe Road from the cemetery is Chaucer Old Park or
'Illy 'Oleys and this was probably one of the busiest place in
the town on Thursday with children enjoying riding their sledges
down the slopes.
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In contrast the centre of the town was almost deserted.
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This meat trader was the sum total of the Thursday market.
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The notice board at the side of the library is displaying a "What's
On" leaflet but in this weather the answer is probably "Not
much."
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Nearby the post box outside the former main Post Office is a
reminder that even though schools and some businesses were closed,
the mail still has to be delivered. We even saw a postal worker
walking round wearing shorts!
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Most of the main roads were clear but side streets, like Queen
St and Queen's Drive beyond, were snow and ice covered due to
the lack of traffic even though some had been gritted.
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The severe weather meant that refuse collection had to be cancelled
due to health and safety issues. These bins full of recyclable
materials won't be emptied any time soon until revised collection
dates come into play - weather permitting.
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Finally the expression that says "Why did you bring me out
in this weather?" but she loved it really.
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