Commemorating the devastating floods of January 31st 1953. In memory of more than 2,100 lives lost in countries around the North Sea. This event led to the development and construction of the Thames Barrier and associated flood defences protecting London, its people and property.
Environment Agency
SE18, Unity Way, Thames Barrier cafe
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Floods
From Thamesweb: "In January 1953, the east coast of England was devastated by...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Floods
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Capt Frederick Marryat, 1792 - 1848, novelist, was educated at 'Holmwood' on this site. London Borough of Enfield
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Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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