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Swimmers around submerged vehicles in the greatest recorded floods in Kingston, the
Swimmers around submerged vehicles in the greatest recorded floods in Kingston, the busy town and the Portsmouth Road were inundated following the terrific thunderstorm that burst suddenly over the Home Counties.
13 August 1937
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Media ID 11068534
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Flood Press Press Photography Water Planet News
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This print captures a remarkable scene from the greatest recorded floods in Kingston, dating back to 13 August 1937. Swimmers can be seen fearlessly navigating their way around submerged vehicles, as the busy town and Portsmouth Road succumbed to the overwhelming power of nature. The image is a striking reminder of the havoc wreaked by a sudden and intense thunderstorm that swept across the Home Counties during this tumultuous period between the wars. The monochrome composition adds an air of timelessness to this twentieth-century photograph, transporting us back to an era when press photography was at its peak. It serves as a testament to both human resilience and our vulnerability in the face of natural disasters. As we gaze upon this Europeana photography gem, courtesy of TopFoto. co. uk, we are reminded not only of the destructive force of water but also its ability to transform familiar landscapes into surreal underwater realms. The submerged cars serve as eerie reminders of lives disrupted by forces beyond our control. While it's impossible not to marvel at this snapshot frozen in time, let us reflect on how such events unite communities and inspire acts of bravery amidst adversity. This powerful image stands as a historical document capturing one moment within an ongoing narrative - reminding us all that no matter how great or small our struggles may be, they are part of something much larger than ourselves.
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