The city was devastated by hurricane-strength winds that killed four people in Sheffield and Barnsley and injured 250, demolished 250 homes and caused damage to thousands more. Sheffield was declared a National Disaster Zone and a fund was set up to help people get back on their feet.
9. Close-up look
An inquisitive schoolboy bends to get a closer look at the wreckage of roof slates and wood strewn over the pavement of School Street, Rotherham. The area was hit by hurricane-strength winds on February 16, 1962 Photo: JPI
10. Flipped over
Two men escaped from their overturned lorry at Whiston, Rotherham, when a hurricane hit the area on February 16, 1962 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
11. Temporary shelter
Homeless Mrs E Hallam of Errington Avenue, Arbourthorne and her 15-year old daughter Pamela, with their dog Rover, find refuge for themselves and their belongings at Hurlfield Boys’ School after the hurricane that hit Sheffield on February 16, 1962 Photo: STAFF
12. Helping hands
An Emergency Gale Centre was set up in Hurlfield Secondary Boys School for families made homeless by the hurricane that hit Sheffield on February 16, 1962. The picture shows some of the homeless receiving emergency meals laid on by the school meals staff at the centre Photo: Colin Drury