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Flooded Town Square in 1951
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Flooded Town Square in 1951
Deep flooding in Kings Road East in the center of Swanage after heavy rains which caused the Brook River to overflow its banks and flood a large area in the town center.
On the left of the photo is John Vie Butchers and on the right is Hixsons Shop
Image Ref: VS 2198
Year: 1951
Copyright: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown