Episode 3 of 3

Relief Efforts

When
18 March 1864
Where
Sheffield
Part of
Great Sheffield Flood: Dale Dyke reservoir bursts

On 18 March 1864, the mayor called a meeting for those who could afford it to give up one day's wage to aid victims.

The disaster devastated large parts of the town. On 18 March 1864 the mayor called a meeting for anyone who could afford it to give up one day's wage to give to those in need.

Sources

  1. Great Sheffield Flood Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
  2. Sheffield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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