1957 Press Photo wrecked homes - during the "creeping earthquake" at Farnworth

Thirteen Houses - Two Shops Swallowed By 120ft. Crater In Lancashire street: A "creeping earthquake" is swallowing houses - one after another - in the Lancashire town of Farnworth. By last night thirteen houses and two shops have a been wrecked - and more than 350 people have been evacuated - but nobody was hut.. The crater was started by a fracture in a sewage drain 10ft. down. It is of the land collapse would increase - the whole area lives in fear of their homes disappearing. Photo shows: View of the wreckage of some of the homes - during the "creeping earthquake" at Farnworth, Lanes.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1957.



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