New Street during the flood of 1875, Burton-on-Trent

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Date:1875

Description:The church in the background is Christ Church, now without its spire. This was taken down due to damage from the Fauld Explosion of November 1944. The rest of the church survived and is now listed Grade II.

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New Street during the flood of 1875, Burton-on-Trent

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Creators: Mr W.B. Darley - Creator

Donor ref:86.1709.00 (27/4836)

Source: National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent

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