Weatherwatch: May 1935 saw unusually wintry conditions
by Stephen Moss from Environment | The Guardian on (#3P8YH)
Widespread frost caused damage to fruit and vegetables as temperatures plunged
It has not been a great spring - so far, at least - but temperatures have been more or less normal: unlike those of May 1935. The month in which King George V celebrated his silver jubilee started well, with fine, sunny weather, and highs of 23C.
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