Just been out in the car and walking with wintertrax. All passable with care. I think a lot of the problems are due to this culture we have of not taking any risks. I remember 1963 as well. Did you see the programne with Cliff Michelmore on BBC 2 on Saturday night?
I was living in Essex as a teenager and can remember the snow in 1963. It lasted from about december to march. Snow drifts everywhere but I'm sure the country didn't grind to a halt. We just walked everywhere. I didn't drive then but can clearly remember still going to school - about 5 miles away - So by todays standards we are all a load of whimps!