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Floods – July 2007
From Sarah Adhemar: This picture was taken from inside the car on the 20th parked next to the entrance to Jeffs Coaches looking towards the School/Church Street. It is waist deep in the middle.
From Jane Barnes: The view down Station Road.
From Jane Barnes: This helpful sign states the obvious!
From Jane Barnes: The water was over the seat on the bench on The Green.
From Jane Barnes: Sheep marooned on a patch of higher ground.
From Jane Barnes: “Helmdon upon Tove”.
From Bill England: Water poured into homes.
From Bill England: The school, although elevated, was worst affected.
From Bill England: No way through here.
From Bill England: The rain water poured down Station Road.
From Richard Spence: Residents made every effort.
From Richard Spence: Only the hanging basket escaped a watering!
From Richard Spence: The water was up to 1 metre deep in places.
From Richard Spence: The drains just couldn’t cope with the volume of water.
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