Sandbagged properties in Boroughbridge
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Sandbagged properties in Boroughbridge
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 26 Sep 2012
Late September 2012 saw exceptional flooding along Yorkshire rivers, including the Ure at Boroughbridge. Fortunately the flood defences held, but there were a few minor problems caused by water backing up through drains into the lower parts of the town.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.095306
Longitude
-1.394472