Author	Message / Information
suzard Researcher	Stormy Weather replied on: 3/1/2006 11:29:53 PM R&H Fri 4th Jan 1901 "Owing to the heavy rains of Sunday, the Erewash overflowed its banks with the result that early Monday morning the meadows at Codnor Park were flooded to a depth of several feet. The highway against the great Northern Station leading to Selston and Pye Hill Collieries were several feet under water and a large number of miners were unable to proceed to work. At Langley Mill the roads from Smith's Flour Mill to Pipers corner and from thence to the Pottery were like rivers, the water being several feet deep and passengers had to be conveyed in vehicles. At South Wingfield the Amber overflowed its banks and the surrounding fields were a sight, being one sheet of water."
suzard Researcher	Stormy Weather replied on: 11/30/2005 11:29:42 AM R&H 16 Feb 1894 "During the gale on Sunday night numerous chimney stacks and roofs were removed and a large number of trees uprooted at Shipley Hall Estates. At the Crystal Palace at Marlpool a cosiderable amount of damage was done to the glass roofs. The chimney at the Derby Arms was blown down and falling through the roof caused considerable damage. A bakehouse chimney adjoining was also demolished and throughout Ray Street and other parts of the town considerable damage was done, but no personal injuries ensued."
RMMee Moderator	Stormy Weather replied on: 11/17/2005 6:55:20 AM We all know the impact that the weather has had on Langley Mill over the years, with the resultant floods, etc., but do you have any general stories about the impact of bad (or even good) weather? As a starter, here is an article from the Ripley & Heanor on 7th July 1893, courtesy of Suzard. "VIOLENT THUNDERSTORM On Sunday afternoon, a violent thunderstorm accompanied by vivid lightning and a heavy downpour of rain, passed over Heanor and resulted in serious injury to Mr. John Berresford and a great deal of damage to property. Mr. Berresford is a teacher at the Primitive Methodist Sunday School, Park Street. It was his duty to stand at the door whilst the storm was raging to prevent the children from leaving, and whilst thus engaged he was struck by lightning on the body which had a suffocating effect. He was removed to his home where he is progressing favourably. The unusual downpour of rain had the effect of overflowing the sewers and the low-lying districts especially Derby Road and Loscoe Road which were soon in a flooded condition. At the Parish Church considerable damage was done to the north side of the edifice, the plaster being forced away from the wall in several places and damage done to tablets hanging upon the walls. The hosiery factory of Messrs I&R Morley was completely inundated by the bursting of the main sewer, the cellars being flooded to a depth of between two and three feet, a quantity of valuable yarn being damaged considerably. Shops and houses were also flooded. At Messrs J. Fletcher & Son's lace factory the fires were put out in the engines and much labour had to be done before work could be proceded with. A large number of willing hands were soon at work, pumps having to be employed. The storm, which lasted about an hour, raged fiercely at Langley Mill, Langley and Marlpool. At Hill Top the gable end of a house was struck, but apart from damage, no casualities are reported."

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