The Great Storm of Dawlish – and the resilience of a Birkdale Roller Door?

January 19th, 2015|

The first of a series of major storms happened during the eve of Feb 4th 2014, the 100mph winds and the rough sea conditions had a devastating effect on the people of Dawlish. Hit by 100mph winds, the sea banks of Dawlish gave way, causing a land slide and a significant stretch of the sea wall to collapse. Roads and railways were damaged and people were left stranded. The strong winds caused damage to peoples’ homes; walls and driveways were wash ...