Floods on Victoria Park, Stafford

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Date:1st of February 1946

Description:A long period of rainy weather resulted in the River Sow rising to its highest level ever recorded, flooding the railway station and stopping all traffic. At the junction of Newport Road and Bridge Street the water was two feet deep. Cottage dwellers had to be rescued by boat and one house was washed away.

Photograph taken by Peter Rogers of Mill Street, Stafford.

This view was taken from Izaak Walton Walk. The Coronation Bridge can be seen on the right hand side, with the Bowling Green pavilion on the other side of the river.

Stafford Chronical Photograph

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Image courtesy of: Mrs Beryl Holt

Donor ref:(55/38811)

Source: Miscellaneous Collection

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