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Town joins hands to recall floods Town joins hands to recall floods
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Hundreds of people are expected to join hands around Tewkesbury Abbey to mark the first anniversary of floods that devastated the town. Hundreds of people have joined hands around Tewkesbury Abbey to mark the first anniversary of floods that devastated the town.
Thousands had to leave their homes and businesses when local rivers burst their banks in July 2007.Thousands had to leave their homes and businesses when local rivers burst their banks in July 2007.
And more than 140,000 homes were left without water when a nearby water treatment works flooded.And more than 140,000 homes were left without water when a nearby water treatment works flooded.
Dozens of families in Tewkesbury are still living in caravans while their homes are being repaired.Dozens of families in Tewkesbury are still living in caravans while their homes are being repaired.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a service of commemoration at the Abbey before joining hands around it at midday. A service of commemoration was held at the town's Abbey beforehand and residents circled the Abbey just after midday.
Thousands of homes and businesses in England were affected by the flooding, generating insurance claims of more than £3bn.Thousands of homes and businesses in England were affected by the flooding, generating insurance claims of more than £3bn.
According to the Environment Agency, 55,000 homes and businesses across the country were flooded.According to the Environment Agency, 55,000 homes and businesses across the country were flooded.