The Great Flood Of Norwich

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The often forgotten flood of Norwich in summer 1912.
NOTES: I say 1612 the flood was 1614 didn't notice until editing.
A couple of words are pronounced wrong my apologises
Sources and Pictures
s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/th... ( Flood signs around Norwich)
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www.edp24.co.uk/features/heritage/norwich-floods-centenary-how-a-nation-rallied-to-norwich-in-its-hour-of-need-1-1487882
www.visitnorwich.co.uk/article/the-great-flood-of-1912/
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@antonchristian873 3 жыл бұрын

At 1.51 the narrator says the river Yare that runs through Norwich etc etc, I thought it was the Wensum that ran through Norwich.

@alittlebitofhistory 3 жыл бұрын

No you are correct that was my mistake the Yare diverts off just before reaching Norwich the river than runs though the centre of the city can caused most of flooding was the Wensum, I always get the 2 mixed up I thought I had checked carefully for that but it must of slipped though, Thank you for pointing that out I will pin your comment to let other know as well.

@antonchristian873 3 жыл бұрын

@@alittlebitofhistory I spent 4 yrs living in and around norwich in mid to late 70s, Norwich is brilliant ! thanks for your great series.

@alittlebitofhistory 3 жыл бұрын

@@antonchristian873 I'm glad you enjoy it. Thank you for subscribing.

@ladycharlenegrace8023 3 жыл бұрын

You Winsum and you lose sum

@antonchristian873 3 жыл бұрын

@@ladycharlenegrace8023 Ha !, very good .

@ladycharlenegrace8023 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! How excellent this is. I really appreciate the history you are presenting here. It is almost like the 20th century didn't really happen, it went kind of fast, I guess! But, the 20thC. history is just as important as any other time.

@christinethornhill 3 жыл бұрын

What a terrible catastrophe, I had never been aware of this until watching your video. It must have made so much damage and destruction as you informed us, let alone the suffering of the people. Thank you for such wonderful historical information. First class , every time . 👌🏼

@kitheskethharvey3576 3 жыл бұрын

This is great. Well researched, well illustrated, well written and well delivered. Important sociological, meteorological history, but one which gives us lessons in compassion and hope. Thank you.

@alittlebitofhistory 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, a comment like this honestly means a lot, hope you have a great day.

@blahblahblah2699 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel, only came across it today as I'm a true crime fan and your Tabernacle street murder showed up as recommended. Really enjoying your videos and I love your narration. I hope this channel grows as it's seriously underrated!

@caragibson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this wonderful historic upload. We moved to Norfolk over a year and a half ago. Just outside Norwich (Brundall) from Wales where we are used to rain, rain and more rain. Hence webbed feet! But since living here cannot believe how dry the beautiful county is! However, we have noticed that when it runs here it doesn’t take long to flood! The water rolls off the fields. The A47 can’t cope. The Broads channels that they have built do help these rivers to contain the extra rain. Just the drains and roads cannot cope. It’s so beautiful here, we are absolutely loving our new life and this video is a wonderful insight into history! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this 🤗

@alittlebitofhistory 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad you enjoyed it, I know Brundall went rowing and sailing there many times when I was in Sea Cadets. The flooding is down side to Norfolk being the driest county in the country the grown and drains are not built for anything substantial. Driving around over Christmas with all the rain we had just before I think very field from Bungay to Diss was flooded.

@caragibson 3 жыл бұрын

@@alittlebitofhistory yes there was a lot of flooding just before Christmas. The fields are still very wet. Hoping to see snow ❄️ this winter here. That would be magical! I’m going to go through your videos as they are very interesting. Thanks again and have a wonderfully creative year ahead! 🙂

@alittlebitofhistory 3 жыл бұрын

@@caragibson Same to you.

@ItsSpecialHands Ай бұрын

A little late with the reply, but welcome to our lovely little county, glad you're enjoying it 😌

@danielhall4678 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I never realized Norwich had flood to that extent like I live in great Yarmouth and know bits about the flood had family that were in them .

@alittlebitofhistory 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it interesting. It's great that you have some family history from events like that so much has been lost by so many.

@donaldboughton8686 Жыл бұрын

My late mother was a two year old Norwich child at the time of the 1912 flood. My paternal grandfather was born at Higham, Norwich in 1886.

@mauricedavis2160 Жыл бұрын

Excellent as always Sir!!!🙏👌🦉❣️

@hetaera3418 Жыл бұрын

I used to walk past your favourite flood marker as a kid every Saturday. Great video, thank you.

@rabbitsrule9437 2 ай бұрын

Very well researched and supported by photos and interesting story. Keep entertaining us

@traceyculyer5811 2 жыл бұрын

thankyou. Haven't we lost a lot of beautiful buildings. and sadly still losing them.

@PoorMansChemist Жыл бұрын

It's kind of interesting to know that people unwisely driving onto flooded roads isn't a new thing. Never would have thought someone would try it with a horse and wagon!

@johnraby4214 9 ай бұрын

When you mentioned the river yare, the video was showing the river wensum

@alittlebitofhistory 9 ай бұрын

My mistake I always got the 2 rivers mixed up, but since this video was make I like to think I double check things more than I was.

@robnewman6101 3 жыл бұрын

21st Century's Emergency Services to help with the floods.

@robnewman6101 3 жыл бұрын

21st Century's drains to stop the streets from flooding.

@kevinparker7442 4 ай бұрын

Great video thx! The link to the flood markers map is now dead, wondered if you can still funish me with one? I'd like to trace them all with my children for an outing/project.