The Great Flood

Site of Hillsborough and Hill Bridges
Site of Hillsborough and Hill Bridges

Story: Kim Streets – SGMT

In March 1864 the Dale Dyke dam collapsed and the Wicker was flooded. A painting in the City's collections shows horses and people being swept along the Wicker in a scene sadly similar to those witnessed recently.

That painting is one of thousands of items that were flooded at Kelham Island Museum last month. Staff managed to save most of the collections but the museum will be closed while refitting and conservation takes place.

The disaster will have a massive impact on the lives of those affected for years to come. Weston Park Museum has a display about the 1864 Dale Dyke dam disaster and would like to gather material for a similar display about recent events which will become an important part of the history of the City.

If you can contribute objects found in the aftermath of the flood please contact clara.thomson@sheffieldgalleries.org.uk on 0114 278 2644.

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