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The Duke of Edinburgh and the East Coast Flood

by Ruth Gatenby

In the immediate aftermath of the flood

In the immediate aftermath of the flood

Ceremony outside the Council Offices

Ceremony outside the Council Offices

The death of Prince Philip yesterday, prompted a look at photos taken over 68 years ago in Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea, after the East Coast Flood of 1953.  The first photo shows the Duke of Edinburgh, wearing a raincoat and wellies as he visited the devastated area and gave support to those involved.  The later photo shows him making presentations outside the Council Offices in Mablethorpe.