Campus under snow in 1985. Published in the Bulletin on 29 January 1985

In contrast to the mild winter we have had this year, this week in 1985 grounds staff were busy trying to keep campus running after heavy snowfall.

The Bulletin published on 29 January 1985 included a number of photos. Here is an extract of the article:

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Despite the heaviest snow fall and coldest conditions in years, the campus kept on the move earlier in the month, thanks to the work of the Estates staff.

Twenty tons of salt and 10 tons of grit were distributed over the University roads and paths during the fortnight of severe weather at the start of term.

Thirteen Estates staff worked from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and over the first weekend, to keep the roads and paths open.

John Warton, Buildings Surveyor, commented: “I particularly want to thank the grounds staff who put in many hours of hard work in adverse conditions while the rest of us were in our warm offices…”

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