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January Floods in York

One of the most serious floods in York’s recorded history leaves many of the city’s buildings uninhabitable and partially underwater.

Amateur film 1982 3 mins Silent

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Overview

The devastating impact of York’s January 1982 flood is documented with slow eerie pans of the flooded and damaged buildings in the city. These scenes later give way to shots of onlookers from the bridges and people desperately trying to repair the damage. York’s tenacity in the face of unrelenting natural power turns poignancy into hope in this film.

The city of York has proved to be extremely susceptible to severe flooding. The River Ouse has frequently burst its banks and poured into the city, often causing major damage. From 1947-2015, York suffered no less than 7 serious floods despite improved flood defences.

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