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| Location | : | Canvey Island, Castle Point Borough, England |
| Coordinate | : | 51.5231500, 0.5930740 |
| Description | : | Tragedy hit Canvey Island during the night of 31 January 1953 when flood waters breached its then meagre sea defences. 58 people lost their lives that terrible night and 13,000 people were evacuated. This recently renovated memorial which is situated on the wall of the island's library, honours those lives lost. The people of Canvey Island came together on the 1st February 2011 for a service of Remembrance for those who died in the Canvey Island Floods of February 1st 1953 and the unveiling of a new plaque to remember the 58 who died. The service was held outside the... Read More |
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Where is Canvey Island 1953 Flood Memorial?
Canvey Island 1953 Flood Memorial is located at Outside Library High Street Canvey Island, Castle Point Borough ,Essex , SS8 7RBEngland.
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Where are the coordinates of the Canvey Island 1953 Flood Memorial?
Latitude: 51.5231500
Longitude: 0.5930740
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