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"July 21, a Day of Unprecedented Flooding in Gloucestershire, UK" On July 21, 2007
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"July 21, a Day of Unprecedented Flooding in Gloucestershire, UK" On July 21, 2007, the picturesque town of Tewkesbury Abbey found itself engulfed by an unimaginable deluge. The Rivers Severn and Avon rose to levels not seen since the devastating floods of 1947, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. As the torrential downpour continued relentlessly, Tewkesbury Abbey stood as a symbol of resilience amidst chaos. Inundated by floodwaters that swallowed its surroundings, this historic abbey became an island in its own right. Meanwhile, elsewhere in Gloucestershire, Carew Castle's State Apartments Inner Court showcased Francis Bedford's reproduction tapestry depicting the Spanish Armada's ill-fated journey on July 21. A reminder that even centuries later, water could still wield immense power. The panoramic lens captured Odin Bay through Felice Beato's skilled eye—an English-born photographer who found his passion in Italy. Little did he know that his artistry would one day document another watery spectacle—this time capturing the aftermath of nature's wrath. In Broadway Worcestershire on that fateful day also witnessed torrents of floodwater cascading through its high street—a sight reminiscent of scenes from disaster movies. Landrovers valiantly navigated these treacherous waters while brave souls baled water from their riverside cottages near Mythe Bridge. Tewkesbury Abbey Mill stood surrounded by the relentless surge of River Avon—a stark contrast to its usual serene setting opposite the majestic abbey itself. Sandbags were ferried along flooded roads as desperate attempts were made to contain nature’s fury before it consumed everything in its path. Even children’s playgrounds succumbed to this watery onslaught with only Tewkesbury Abbey standing tall in defiance against Mother Nature’s rage-filled tears.