Commemorating the devastating floods of January 31st 1953. In memory of more than 2,100 lives lost in countries around the North Sea. This event led to the development and construction of the Thames Barrier and associated flood defences protecting London, its people and property.
Environment Agency
SE18, Unity Way, Thames Barrier cafe
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Floods
From Thamesweb: "In January 1953, the east coast of England was devastated by...
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Floods
{The roundel at the top reads:} The New Waterloo Dispatch, 1815 - 2015 The W...
Sidney Webb (1859 - 1947) and Beatrice Webb (1858 - 1943) social scientists a...
Men of Brentford & Chiswick at the Battle of Trafalga...
The dates on the plaque differ from those usually given: date of birth varies...
