The year 2025 delivered a dramatic and visually stunning journey through the seasons across the United Kingdom, framed by powerful storms at its beginning and end. Press Association photographers documented the nation's transformation from winter's fury to spring's hope, summer's warmth, and autumn's glow.
A Year Framed by Ferocious Storms
The year commenced with the widespread damage caused by Storm Eowyn in January, a tempest that left a clear mark on the landscape. In a striking symmetry, as Christmas neared, the second named storm of the season, Storm Bram, swept across the country, ensuring the year concluded with the same turbulent energy with which it began.
The Cycle of Renewal and Colour
Between these meteorological bookends, the UK experienced its timeless rhythm of renewal. The arrival of daffodils and the sight of new-born lambs provided the classic, hopeful heralds of spring. As the year moved into full swing, summer and autumn periods offered Britons ample seasonal cheer, with landscapes shifting through a rich palette of colours.
From the snowy sunrise on the East Yorkshire coast near Skipsea to the vibrant hues of later months, the changing face of the nation was captured in detail. On Monday 29 December 2025, the Press Association released its gallery, a testament to a year of both familiar beauty and dramatic weather events.
A Visual Chronicle of the Seasons
The photographic record serves as a powerful reminder of the UK's dynamic climate. The collection is organised to showcase the distinct character of each part of the year:
- WINTER: Captured in scenes like the frosty dawn at Skipsea, embodying both harshness and serene beauty.
- SPRING: Documented through symbols of rebirth such as blooming daffodils and livestock.
- SUMMER: Showcasing periods of warmth and extended daylight that lifted spirits.
- AUTUMN: Featuring the iconic transformation of woodlands and landscapes into a spectacle of gold and red.
This visual journey through 2025 underscores a resilient landscape that moves gracefully from the force of storms to the gentle turn of the seasons, offering both challenge and consistent, breathtaking spectacle to its inhabitants.
