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Flooding in 1880

This photo taken on London Road, Spalding shows the River Welland flood of 1880.
The entrance to Water Lane is seen at the end of the railings in front of the cottages.

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  1. Incredible photo of the area I had been hoping to see portrayed from the 1880’s. My family, Jessop Mason, was living in 60 London Rd. in 1880 He was a shoemaker atd 60 London Rd. Are you aware of abny more photos of Water Lane and London Rd, and persons affected who lived there, taken during that flood? Thank You So Much! You may publish my email if you wish. Someone seeing it
    may have more information.

  2. Incredible photo of the area I had been hoping to see portrayed from the 1880’s. My family, Jessop Mason, was living in 60 London Rd. in 1880 He was a shoemaker atd 60 London Rd. Are you aware of abny more photos of Water Lane and London Rd, and persons affected who lived there, taken during that flood? Thank You So Much! You may publish my email if you wish. Someone seeing it may have more information.

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