Date:1875
Description:View of Union Street during the flood of October 1875, showing the street from its junction with Station Street, with Emery's shop on corner.
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The church in the background is Christ Church, now without its spire. This was taken down due to damage ...
This view of Horninglow Street shows several horse-drawn vehicles transporting locals through the flood ...
The financial cost of flooding is always high, but Burton was more than unlucky in 1875 when it was ...
These sensible Burtonians are carrying some of their posessions through the waters to safety.
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Creators: Mr J.S. Simnett - Creator
Donor ref:86.1707.00 (27/5060)
Source: National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent
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