The year 2025 presented the United Kingdom with its quintessential tapestry of weather, a dramatic cycle that began and ended with fierce storms while offering the familiar, beautiful transition of the seasons in between.
A Year Framed by Ferocious Storms
The year commenced with the destructive force of Storm Eowyn in January, which left a trail of widespread damage across the nation. As if mirroring this turbulent start, the closing days of December saw the arrival of the season's second named storm, Storm Bram. This ensured that as Christmas approached, 2025 was ending precisely as it had begun: under a tempestuous sky.
The Gentle Unfolding of Spring and Summer
Following winter's fury, the resilient signs of spring emerged to soothe the landscape. The cheerful bloom of daffodils and the sight of new-born lambs in the fields heralded the much-anticipated change. This renewal gave way to summer, a period that, along with the following autumn, provided Britons with ample seasonal cheer and milder conditions.
A Photographic Record of Transformation
Throughout the year, photographers from the Press Association were positioned across the country to document this meteorological narrative. Their lenses captured the stark beauty of a snowy sunrise on the East Yorkshire coast near Skipsea, the vibrant rebirth of spring, the fullness of summer, and the rich hues of autumn. Their collective work stands as a powerful visual record of the UK's changing colours and conditions as the year moved through its full cycle.
The sequence of seasons—winter, spring, summer, and autumn—unfolded with particular clarity in 2025. The contrasting imagery from storm-lashed coasts to serene, sunny fields encapsulates the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of British weather, offering a poignant reminder of the natural world's enduring rhythm.
