1954 Press Photo 19 Foot Flood In Village of Gunni Slake in Cornwall

This is the path of the 19ft high flood which burst on the picturesque village of Gunni Slake, Cornwall, some 50 people being evacuated from their homes, when a cloudburst caused the flood. There are steep streets and danger also comes from obsolete tin mines..many cottages had water up to their bedroom windows.

Photo measures 9.75 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 11-11-1954.



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