Floods in 1947
A look back at some extraordinary scenes in Reading
A man cycles along a flooded Road in Caversham. Credit: County Borough of Reading
A member of the Women's Voluntary Service delivers food in Great Knollys Street, Reading. Credit: County Borough of Reading
The coal must be delivered. Credit: County Borough of Reading
Another horse-drawn vehicle powers through Caversham Road. Credit: County Borough of Reading
Mill Green, Caversham in 1947 Credit: County Borough of Reading
A cow takes a dip. Credit: County Borough of Reading
A high risk delivery method. Credit: County Borough of Reading
A formidable looking vessel. Credit: County Borough of Reading
There's not much chance that starting again. Credit: County Borough of Reading
The devastation from above. Credit: County Borough of Reading
A farmer navigates through the flooded Streatley. Credit: County Borough of Reading
Looks like a river taxi. Credit: County Borough of Reading
A driver braves Gosbrook Road, Caversham. Credit: County Borough of Reading
That's more like it. Credit: County Borough of Reading
Flooded fields. Credit: County Borough of Reading
Flooded gardens. Credit: County Borough of Reading
This, believe it or not, was the cricket ground at Huntley & Palmer. Credit: County Borough of Reading
A coach driver takes a perilous trip through the floods. Credit: County Borough of Reading
Not a great place for a breakdown. Credit: County Borough of Reading
