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River Mersey overflows on to Didsbury Golf Course during floods around Manchester
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River Mersey overflows on to Didsbury Golf Course during floods around Manchester
River Mersey overflows on to Didsbury Golf Course during floods around Manchester.
6th August 1973
Tony Cordt
Manchester Evening News Archive
Mirrorpix
Manchester
Greater Manchester
England
Media ID 21791037
© Mirrorpix
Flood Flooding Outdoors Puddle 1973
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Captured in the midst of nature's fury, this iconic print transports us back to a historic moment in Manchester's history. The River Mersey, swollen with torrential rains, breaches its banks and engulfs Didsbury Golf Course during the devastating floods that struck on 6th August 1973. Tony Cordt's lens skillfully freezes time, encapsulating the raw power of Mother Nature as she reshapes familiar landscapes. In this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we witness the convergence of two worlds - man-made structures succumbing to the forces of water and weather. The golf course, once a serene haven for leisurely pursuits, is now transformed into an aquatic spectacle. People can be seen navigating through ankle-deep puddles while attempting to comprehend the sheer magnitude of this natural disaster. The image serves as a stark reminder that despite our best efforts to tame and control our surroundings, we are ultimately at the mercy of nature's whims. It evokes both awe and trepidation as we contemplate how quickly life can be upended by unforeseen circumstances. As we gaze upon this scene from four decades ago, let it serve as a testament to resilience and unity in times of adversity. May it remind us that even amidst chaos and destruction, communities come together to rebuild what was lost – stronger than ever before.
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