The London Tornado of 1091
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kids.kiddle.coThe London Tornado of the year 1091 is notable for being the earliest documented English tornado. On October 17 1091, a significant tornado event occurred in London, resulting in severe destruction across the city. Reports indicate that the tornado caused significant damage to buildings, including the Church of St Mary-le-Bow. The Church was completely leveled, with four 26-foot rafters driven deep into the ground. In addition, approximately six hundred wooden houses were demolished, and only a small number of fatalities were recorded.
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cottagecapers.comLondon Bridge has a long history of ‘falling down’, however on this occasion the wooden bridge, built by William the Conqueror, was one of the victims of the London Tornado of 17th October 1091...
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