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Great Storm of 1987: What Happened on 15–16 October

The Great Storm struck the United Kingdom on 15–16 October 1987, bringing exceptionally strong winds and widespread damage. The Met Office’s historical account records the event’s meteorological context and the forecasting and warning experience associated…

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12 Aug 2026

Why 12 August Is Called the Glorious Twelfth

By AtheneNet History Desk The Glorious Twelfth is the traditional name for 12 August, when the red grouse shooting season opens across Great Britain. The…

A hunter walks across the Scottish Highlands during the grouse shooting season.
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