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An exhibition to commemorate The Great Gale of 1824.On the night of 22nd November 1824 a storm of unprecedented ferocity hit the Dorset coast, flooding many houses, destroying villages in its path and claimed many lives during the two days that it besieged the coast. The village of Chiswell, Portland was partly demolished by the hurricane-force storm and 25 lives were lost during the storm.
This exhibition explores archived personal stories, as well as the factors that caused it, and how we can predict and prepare for a possible similar event in the future.
This event is part of a touring exhibition by Dorset Coast Forum.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Portland Community Venue, Three Yards Close, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1JN, 1 Three Yards Close, Portland, DT5 1JN, United Kingdom,Portland, Dorset, United Kingdom, Easton
