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Record rainfall, Ealing Common, West London
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Record rainfall, Ealing Common, West London
Record rainfall on the evening of 15 June 1903 at Ealing Common, West London.
1903
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© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Auerbach Common Ealing Extreme Flood Flooding Floods Phenomena Rain Rainfall Raining Record Splash Splashing Tramlines Umbrellas Unusual Tram
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This evocative photograph, taken on the evening of 15th June 1903 at Ealing Common in West London, captures the record-breaking rainfall that inundated the streets of this bustling Edwardian suburb. The year 1903 was marked by an unusually wet summer, but this particular downpour stands out as one of the most extreme weather events of the era. The image, from The Patricia Aubrey Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to an era before the ubiquity of modern technology and infrastructure. The scene is one of chaos and transformation as people scramble to navigate the flooded streets, their umbrellas raised in a futile attempt to shield them from the relentless deluge. Tramlines are submerged, turning the roads into rivers, while the tram itself appears to splash through the water, its tracks momentarily transformed into a watery expanse. The natural phenomena on display in this photograph are both beautiful and awe-inspiring. The rain falls in torrents, creating a shimmering curtain of water that drapes itself over the landscape. Puddles form on the streets, reflecting the dimly lit gas lamps, adding an ethereal quality to the scene. The trees and foliage are drenched, their leaves glistening with rainwater, while the sky above is a dark, ominous backdrop to the unfolding drama. Despite the challenges posed by the extreme weather, the people of Ealing Common persevere, their determination to carry on evident in their determined expressions and their resilient attitude. This photograph is a testament to the power of nature, the resilience of the human spirit, and the beauty that can be found even in the most unexpected and challenging circumstances.
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