The Floods in the Country Size:XL: 100 x 70cm South view of the Bishop

South view of the Bishop of Winchester's palace

A cherry seller

BR Haydon watches from across the road accompanied by a pupil

John Cobb is pictured in the car with its designer

On the busy River Thames steam vessels pass up and down

The Floods in the Country Size:XL: 100 x 70cm South view of the Bishop'The Floods in the Country', 1877. Floods had caused major problems in the country with nearly six inches of rain falling in December 1876 alone, only to be followed by severe storms in January 1877. The gentleman, who had ordered a 'dwy' sherry, was told it was impossible to keep anything dry in two feet of water. From Punch, or the London Charivari, February 3, 1877.