The Archive · 1937

RAIN FALLS IN ENGLAND ON ST. SWITHIN'S

Weymouth Crowds Drenched in Totrential Downpour Yesterday was St. Swithin's Day In England. Rain in various parts of the country interfered "with sports &ccording to a B.B.C. broadcast. The weather in London was warm, fair and sunny. and so was the South-of England generally, with the exception of Weymouth, where, unfortunately, torrential rain marred the enjoyment of thousands who had gathered to greet the fleet. Basements of many of the hotels were flooded.

On Wednesday night, towns in the South of England were in darkness for manceuvres involving mimic naval and aerial attack, which was repelled by those defending. forces in North China, Units of the 29th A, riy defended the bridge. positions, The ancient

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