Flood water in the Star Lock, Stone

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Date:August 1987

Description:On 23 August 1987 torrential rain combined with the Scotch Brook culvert being blocked with rubbish led to Stone town centre being flooded.

This view shows flood water pouring into Star Lock on the Trent and Mersey Canal. The Star Inn is out of picture on the left.


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