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Many lives lost when river flood sweeps into London streets
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Many lives lost when river flood sweeps into London streets
Many lives lost when river flood sweeps into London streets. The most destructive London floods within living memory have taken place in districts along the Thames. Many lives were lost. Sleeping residents being caught like rats in a trap as the flood waters rushed into basements. Our picture shows, the scene in Grosvenor Road. 7th January 1928
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
DD98 B
Media ID 21832101
© Mirrorpix
1928 Boat Bricks Flood Floods Police Policeman Policemen River Thames Grosvenor Road
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Tragedy Strikes - London's Devastating Flood of 1928
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. In this haunting image captured by the Daily Mirror, we are transported back to a fateful day in history when the River Thames unleashed its wrath upon the streets of London. The year was 1928, and it marked one of the most destructive floods that living memory could recall. As floodwaters surged through districts along the riverbanks, countless lives were tragically lost. The photograph depicts Grosvenor Road as an eerie testament to nature's merciless power. Bricks lay scattered amidst murky waters, remnants of once-thriving buildings now reduced to ruins. Amidst this desolation stands a lone police officer, his presence a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The devastating flood caught sleeping residents off guard, trapping them like helpless rats within basement chambers. It serves as a chilling reminder that even in bustling cities like London, mankind remains at nature's mercy. As we gaze upon this poignant snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, let us honor those who perished on that somber January day. May their memory serve as a solemn reminder for future generations to respect and protect our fragile relationship with Mother Nature.
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