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Trshia Bloor - winning photo of 150 years of forecasting for the nation

150 years of forecasting for the nation

10 December 2011

In 1861 The Times published the first weather forecast. 150 years later, to celebrate the occasion, we ran a range of activities from July to September 2011, including a photo competition inviting people to send us photos capturing the British indomitable spirit in challenging weather.

Trishia Bloor of Bideford, Devon sent in the winning photo, shown here. It was taken by her husband at Hartland Quay in North Devon.

Trishia explains, "We have wild and wonderful weather here as it juts out into the Atlantic. As you can perhaps tell, the wind was so strong I had to hold onto the railings to keep my feet. I have two coats, a bodywarmer and the charming hat is to keep my ears from the cold."

150 years of forecasting for the nation video

To help celebrate 150 years of forecasting for the nation, this video takes a look at some of the key events in the history of the Met Office.

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