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February - a 'snow' month?
"The District Tatler" reflects on the cold weather.
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February - a 'snow' month?
16th February 1900The month of February this year may be more apt described as a “snow” month, than a “fill-ditch” month, although it may yet quite fill every ditch there is to be filled. On February 3rd some 6 or 7 inches of snow - varying in localities - greeted ones eyes quite unexpectedly on a rising in the morning; and now on February 14th an equal depth of snow, but much drifted, had to be cleared away at early morning before the ordinary acts of everyday life in many places could be begun. It is not very often that February is so snowy, and the downfall may well be described as a month late. There is yet time for some fine weather in the month, but an old saying runs that there is always one fine week in February as well as another which says A February give much snow A fine summer it doth foreshow. And again ancient wisdom runs in this wise, that fogs in February mean frosts in May, and that there will be as many frosts in June as there are in February, So those who have the care of gardens may look out, if this kind of wisdom be reliable, for some treacherous nights, when leafy June is with us.
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The Upcoming Talks page in the Meetings & Events section lists the forthcoming popular talks (February-June & September-December) that we have organised, some of which focus on Bicester, others on more general local history themes. Or to get a flavour of Past Talks, you can also view comprehensive summaries of those we've already had.
Over the years, BLHS has amassed an impressive selection of photographs and postcards - visit the Gallery to see some of them - as well as an Archive of local history objects and documents.
Bicester Local History Society is always looking out for new sources of material to further our knowledge of the history of the area. If you have any photographs, drawings, maps, artefacts, stories or other relevant information, we would like to hear from you.
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This site was last updated on: 16th February 2026