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~ #01 ~ A Flooded Harwich Harbour, in Essex on the 31st December 1921 ~
Harwich and the surrounding area, has always been vulnerable to the high tides of the North Sea.
~ #02 ~ A Flooded Earlham's / Irlham's Beach at Dovercourt, Essex on the 31st December 1921 ~
The damaged huts and loss of sand at the West End, must have been an interesting alternative to planned New Year Celebrations for these lads.
Would't be allowed now for Health & Safety regulations, even if they weren't stuck to the phone screens !
~ #03 ~ A Flooded Earlham's / Irlham's Beach at Dovercourt, Essex on the 31st December 1921 ~
This view looking towards Dovercourt Bay (The lighthouse can be seen topping the jumble of Beach huts) shows the extensive flooding, compared to the more familiar view on the next image.
~ #04 ~ A general view of Earlham's / Irlham's Beach at Dovercourt, Essex in the 1960's ~
~ #05 ~ A general view of Harwich Harbour, in Essex around 1921 ~
