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Photographs of the River Thames flooding, at Twyford, Marsh Mills, and Wargrave. Captioned, Dam the Flowing Tide: Is the vain cry of Thames-side residents
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Photographs of the River Thames flooding, at Twyford, Marsh Mills, and Wargrave. Captioned, Dam the Flowing Tide: Is the vain cry of Thames-side residents
Photographs of the River Thames flooding, at Twyford, Marsh Mills, and Wargrave. Captioned, Dam the Flowing Tide: Is the vain cry of Thames-side residents'. With description, The rainfall in the Upper Thames Valley has been heavier than in London, and in spite of the splendid arrangements of the Thames Conservancy the river has flooded out many riparian residents. Every weir on the river was opened in good time and the water allowed to escape seaward at a tremendous pace. The officials attending to the weirs have been up day and night'. Date: 1910
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Dam the Flowing Tide: Is the vain cry of Thames-side residents as they watch their homes and communities submerged in the relentless floodwaters of the River Thames at Twyford, Marsh Mills, and Wargrave in 1910? The Upper Thames Valley had experienced heavier rainfall than London, and despite the impressive efforts of the Thames Conservancy, the river had overpowered the defenses, leaving many riparian residents to endure the environmental devastation. Every weir on the river was opened in a desperate bid to allow the water to escape seaward at an unprecedented pace. The officials working tirelessly to manage the weirs had been up day and night, battling against the elements to prevent further damage. The once tranquil waters of the Thames had transformed into a raging torrent, leaving behind a trail of destruction in its wake. The residents, powerless against the force of nature, could only watch as their homes and livelihoods were swept away. The early 20th century saw numerous floods along the Thames, a testament to the ongoing challenge of living in harmony with this mighty and unpredictable river.
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