Flood Defence Collection

Thames Barrier on River Thames and Canary Wharf in the background, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Thames Barrier, Millennium Dome (O2 Arena) and Canary Wharf at night, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Map of the island of Urk, 1720. Creator: Maurits Walraven
Map of the island of Urk, 1720. Map hand-drawn in 1720 by surveyor Maurits Walraven based on two anonymous maps. Bottom centre: scale of 160 Rhineland rods

Nouvelle Carte des Sept Departemens de la Hollande/ New map of the seven Dutch...(1811-1812). Creator: Jan Gerritsz
Nouvelle Carte des Sept Departemens de la Hollande (...) / New map of the seven Dutch departments. Divided pursuant to the decree of his Majesty the Emperor and King of October 21, 1811

Map of North Holland, c.1700-c.1710. Creator: Nicolaes Visscher
Map of North Holland, c.1700-c.1710. Kennemaria et Westfrisia vulgo et vernacule Noord-Holland tam in minores quam Praecipuas Ditiones...'

Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Creator: Franciscus van Schooten
Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Tabula Bergarum ad Zomam Stenbergae'. Showing fortresses, trees, hills, harbours, areas susceptible to flooding

Figurative map, giving an indication of the main dike breaches, etc.: along the Rivers, 1809. Creator: Antoni Zürcher
Figurative map, giving an indication of the main dike breaches, etc.: along the Rivers, 1809. The area affected by flooding between the large rivers

View of the Inn De Schulp and the Herberg Rozendael on the Ringdijk in Amsterdam, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Inn De Schulp and the Herberg Rozendael on the Ringdijk in Amsterdam, 1700-1799. On the left the Oetewaler Bridge over the Ringvaart

Map of Vlieland, Terschelling and the surrounding sandbanks, 1708 or later. Creator: Isaak de Graaf
Map of Vlieland, Terschelling and the surrounding sandbanks, 1708 or later. At top left the title: Flie en Schellinger stroom [stream], and a comment: Note the cyffers with black

Map of Noord-Holland, Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, part of Friesland... 1712. Creator: Isaak de Graaf
Map of Noord-Holland, Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, part of Friesland and the surrounding sandbanks, 1712. Top left, cartouche with the title Texel en Flie-stroom (Texel and the Flie-stream)

Flooding in London, 1928, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Flooding in London, 1928, (1935). The seriousness of the floods was not fully realised until the Embankment at Westminster gave way

Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Thames Barrier on the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sandbags in a port after flooding C018 / 6081
Sandbags in an industrial area of a port after flooding. Photographed in Magdeburg, Germany, after the floods in 2013. This flooding in Central Europe occurred after several days of heavy rain in

Wakefield Waterfront and entrance to Calder and Hebble Navigation Flood Lock, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of London, England, UK: The Thames Barrier, a flood control structure on the River Thames, Woolwich Reach
AW-6636 The Thames Barrier, a flood control structure on the River Thames, Woolwich Reach Aerial image of London, England, UK Adrian Warren contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Road drainage pipe. Metal culvert for draining water off a road. If water is not drained properly from a road, erosion can severely damage the road and its foundations

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"Flood Defence: Protecting London's Iconic Landmarks and Communities" London, England is no stranger to the threat of flooding. With its iconic River Thames flowing through the heart of the city, measures have been taken over the years to safeguard both historic landmarks and bustling neighborhoods from this natural disaster. One such remarkable feat of engineering is the Thames Barrier on the River Thames, standing tall against potential floodwaters. Its imposing presence serves as a symbol of resilience and protection for Londoners. Against a backdrop that includes Canary Wharf, an emblematic financial district, this architectural marvel showcases how modernity intertwines with nature in this vibrant metropolis. At nightfall, when darkness blankets the cityscape, another breathtaking scene unfolds. The illuminated Millennium Dome (now known as O2 Arena) stands alongside Canary Wharf under a starry sky. This captivating image reminds us that even amidst urban splendor, flood defence remains paramount. Looking back into history reveals past struggles faced by London during floods. In 1928 and 1935, devastating floods swept through parts of the city leaving destruction in their wake. These haunting images captured by unknown photographers serve as reminders of why proactive measures are necessary to protect lives and infrastructure. Beyond London's borders lies Coryton Refinery—a vital industrial hub also threatened by flooding risks. Photographs from 1953 depict courageous efforts made to fortify these critical facilities against rising waters—an enduring testament to human determination in times of crisis. However, it is not just London that has battled against flooding throughout history. Across continents and centuries ago in New Orleans, USA—The Levee stood strong against surging waters depicted vividly in a chromolithograph from 1884; showcasing how communities worldwide have long grappled with protecting themselves from nature's wrath. Even railway systems have encountered challenges when confronted with floods—a collapse near St Erth captured in an evocative photograph dating back to 1901.