1958 Press Photo A Streak Of Lightning Splits The Sky Over Westminster Bridge

THE GREAT STORM: Much damage was caused last night in what was described as "one of the most spectacular electrical storms of the century" which swept the the South of England. Many homes were flooded and buildings damaged. Rail and road chaos was caused in the London area. Photo Shows:- Scene during the storm in London last night. On the left, a streak of lightning splits the sky over Westminster Bridge, whilst in the foreground a taxi ploughs its way through deep floodwater in Bridges Walk.

Photo measures 8.5 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1958.



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