Coldest Day of the Year

St Hilary’s feast day on 13January has gained the reputation of being the coldest day of the year due to past cold events starting on or around this date.

One of the most severe winters in history began around 13 January in 1205, when the Thames in London froze over and ale and wine turned to solid ice and were sold by weight.

You can read more on our Facts about January page
www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/year/january.htm

This year the forcast for 13 January is ten degrees above freezing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml