1952 Gale force storms batter Kent
April 22, 2026
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0:32Now Playing1952 Gale force storms batter Kent
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as posted by the channelDate: 3rd January 1952
Location: Folkestone, UK
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Our Roving Camera Reports
ENGLAND: Kent: Sandgate
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GALES. Gale sweeps over sea-wall at Sandgate near Folkestone breaking it down and wrecking houses.. shots of sea breaking over wall etc etc
SANDGATE. Near Folkestone.. Gales lash sea-wall breaking it down in big storm.. water wash away houses etc .. shots of damage Sea breaking over promenade etc
STORMS. Storms lash the sea wall at Sandgate near Folkestone.. bring down sea defences and wash away houses.. shots of damage and heavy seas breaking over walls
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Seawalls, coastal barrier, Atlantic storms, winds, ocean
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