“The sound of chainsaws could be heard buzzing for weeks afterwards”
Scott Wishart

Priory Street - October 1987

When hurricane force winds of over 100mph hit Kent, Tonbridge woke up to the dramatic aftermath. Some of us were lucky enough to sleep through the Great Storm, but nearly everyone will remember the trail of destruction it left in its wake. Listen to Anne Clement and Scott Wishart share their memories of howling winds and buzzing chainsaws.

Main pic: Gavin Sawyer

Audio: BBC Weather