June 18th 1930 was a day of tragedy in New Mills when torrential rain accompanied by a thunderstorm brought a great flood to the district resulting in the loss of two lives and much destruction.
These illustrations are from the pages of The Ashton Reporter.
There were further floods in September 1931 that affected a wider area than New Mills
Windsor Castle Lodging House flooded once again
A steam lorry makes its way along flooded Buxton Road near the quarry in Furness Vale.
The notice board advertises bungalows for sale.
The newspaper cuttings are courtesy of "Books at the Basin" in Whaley Bridge
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