The Northamptonshire Floods of 1795

When the County Went Under In February 1795, Northamptonshire found itself at the mercy of one of the most dramatic natural disasters in its history. And it wasn’t limited to Northants! The Great Floods of 1795, referred to as the Candlemas Flood in some parts, turned peaceful rivers into raging torrents, swept away bridges, and… Continue reading The Northamptonshire Floods of 1795