A rare and recent day when snow smothered Portsmouth

It might only be four years ago, but we Brits love nothing better than getting nostalgic about snow.

Doubly so if you live in or close to Portsmouth, for a decent fall is so rare.

PEACE You can almost hear the silence in this picture looking across the frozen harbour to Whale Islandplaceholder image
PEACE You can almost hear the silence in this picture looking across the frozen harbour to Whale Island

Yes, it might cause chaos, but virtually all of us revert to childhood when the white stuff descends.

These pictures were taken by Paul Currie, of The Keep, Portchester on January 18, 2013.

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HARDY Ponies on Portsdown Hill above Portchester

He captured them while on a walk from Whale Island Way, Portsmouth, to Portchester via Portsdown Hill.

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