Widespread floods in East and North-east London and the western borders of Essex brought crisis to a million Londoners. The large Lea Bridge waterworks was put almost out of action by flood water from the burst River Lea which submerged many of the filter beds, and emergency methods of supply by mobile water wagons was introduced. Many streets were flooded and householders have been forced to move upstairs as deep water invaded ground floor rooms. Photo shows the rations arriving by home made raft and delivered to householders in a first floor room in Otley Road, Clapton - 15th March 1947. 固opFoto