Longleat without water in 1969

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Date:23rd of October 1969

Description:Longleat Tower was cut off without water for two days in October 1969 following a burst water main. Residents had to obtain their water from a standpipe outside the tower block while repairs were made. Comments in the story are made by Longleat resident Doris Jones and the caretake John Bradley.

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Libraries

Donor ref:Local Studies Dept - Bham Mail 23/10/69 (66/7379)

Source: Birmingham Libraries ,  Woodview Primary School

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