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Photographic Print : w00444. Sheffield Flood 1864, w00444
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w00444. Sheffield Flood 1864, w00444
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1864 Flood Floods Houses Housing Lane Neepsend Road Ruins Bardwell
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Sheffield City Archives takes us back in time to the devastating Sheffield Flood of 1864. The image, titled "w00444 (Sheffield Flood 1864, w00444)", captures a haunting scene in Neepsend, Bardwell Road Lane. The remnants of what were once sturdy houses now lay in ruins, their foundations shattered by the sheer force of the floods that swept through this area. The water's relentless power is evident as it left no structure untouched. Broken beams and debris are scattered across the landscape, serving as a stark reminder of the destructive force nature can unleash. Amidst this desolation, resilient trees stand tall like silent witnesses to the tragedy that unfolded here. Their branches reach out towards an overcast sky, perhaps symbolizing hope and resilience amidst despair. This photograph serves as a poignant historical document, preserving a moment frozen in time when lives were forever changed by natural disaster. It offers us a glimpse into the past and reminds us of our vulnerability against nature's fury. As we observe this image with curiosity and empathy for those affected by such devastation long ago, let us also appreciate how far we have come in terms of flood prevention measures and disaster management techniques since then.
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