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Sammy's flood
Sammy's flood
Photo: Tom Sutch
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Item #: 21929
Sammy's flood looking towards Hindley and Winter Hill, early on a August morning in 1973.

Comment by: Nev on 14th November 2012 at 16:11

Fantastic atmospheric and almost eerie photo! Look at the mist rising.

Comment by: JOHN BAILEY on 14th November 2012 at 16:17

Great plcture Tommy,never seen Sammys like that before,but then again I dont think ive ever been up that early in my life I can see St.Peys and what looks like Keystone paint works.

Comment by: Margaret Wall on 14th November 2012 at 18:03

Very nice photo. Lovely colours. It looks like there's a mist rising from the water. I really like it.

Comment by: irene roberts on 14th November 2012 at 19:22

Magical! Who would believe this was Platt Bridge/ Hindley?! Thanks, Tom.

Comment by: dk on 14th November 2012 at 19:31

splendid!

Comment by: Lizzie down under on 14th November 2012 at 20:02

What a beautiful picture, lovely blue hues, cheers

Comment by: Higi Higham on 20th November 2012 at 15:43

lived in Moss Lane spent many happy hours on Sammy's flood with Kev Rhoyd's the Ashton brothers and co Lad called Stuart Sutch any relation ? Did you take the picture from the railway bridge over the Cocki brook ? Fantastic picture by the way do you have any more of the flashes GC Rain waters etc..

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