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Welsh Cyclone (1911)
 

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35mm, 31 ft, black & white, silent
 
Production CompanyPathé Frères Cinema

The aftermath of a freak storm in South Wales.

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The most momentous weather event of 1911 was the heat wave of July and August, which exacerbated the industrial troubles of the summer (see Civil War: London and Liverpool under Mob Rule). Thermometers recorded 36.7 degrees centigrade in Southern England, but captured on film was the aftermath of a freak wind in Wales. National newspapers of the time seem to have overlooked this event, although further research may reveal details. At any rate, the roof-torn houses provide some striking images for Pathé's cameraman.

Bryony Dixon

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A Year in Film: 1911