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The seaside resort devastated by the sea
On this day 30 years ago, the north Wales seaside resort of Towyn was devastated by the sea.
The combination of strong onshore winds, low pressure and spring tides caused severe flooding and damage.
North-westerly gales and a deep low pressure raised the sea level by 1.5m (4.9ft), creating a storm surge in the Irish Sea.
The sea breached a railway embankment and hundreds of tonnes of sea-water rushed through the streets flooding hundreds of homes and caravans.
