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Great floods in East Anglia 1912
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Great floods in East Anglia 1912
Plight of Norwich, a view of the floods in Magdalen street. Date: August 1912
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Great Floods that devastated East Anglia in August 1912, specifically in the historic city of Norwich. The scene depicted in the image is Magdalen Street, which was one of the worst-hit areas during the disaster. The heavy rainfall caused the rivers Wensum and Yare to overflow, submerging large parts of the city and leaving thousands of people displaced. In the photograph, we see a deserted Magdalen Street, with the water levels reaching the doors of the shops and houses. Horse-drawn carts and cars are abandoned on the flooded road, showcasing the sudden disruption to transport and everyday life. People are seen wading through the water, carrying their belongings, as they try to salvage what they can from the floodwaters. The event brought the community together, with locals helping each other in the relief efforts. The Prince of Wales, who was the Duke of York at the time, visited Norwich to assess the damage and offer support to the affected residents. The floods were a natural phenomenon that highlighted the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events, and it took months for Norwich and the surrounding areas to recover from the disaster. The Great Floods of 1912 remain a significant part of Norwich's history, serving as a reminder of the power of nature and the resilience of the community in the face of adversity.
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