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Topical Budget 855-1: How it Happened! (1928)
 

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"The 'Topical Budget' reconstructs the Thames Tidal Wave. The moat at the Tower of London filled for the first time in centuries". Model giving bird's-eye view of London, with hollows for path of river and flooded areas plus names for major locations. "In the Westminster area - 11 lives were lost and thousands rendered homeless". Continuation of model shot. "Lots Rd. Power Station: To carry on the Electric Supply, men worked waist high in water". Continuation of model shot. "Record high water mark at Kew". Actual shot of high water mark dated 7/1/28.