Hunstanton to remember those who died in the Great Flood of 1953

A commemoration service will take place at 11am on Saturday January 31st

Hunstanton will honour the memory of thirty-one people who died when a wall of water surged from the North Sea, devastating the east coast of England in 1953.

Fifteen were local residents and sixteen members of the United States Air Force from the 67th Air Rescue Squadron, who were stationed at RAF Sculthorpe, just a few miles up the road.

The service in 2023

A short commemoration service will be held at the Flood Memorial, Esplanade Gardens in Hunstanton at 11am on Saturday January 31st, during which the names of those killed will be read aloud.

The Town Council says, 'This annual act of remembrance ensures that the tragic events of that night are never forgotten'.

Adding everyone is welcome to attend and pay their respects, and to accompany the Mayor of Hunstanton, Cllr Cynthia Easeman, on a short walk from the Town Hall down to the Gardens.

Wreaths in 2023

For further information contact Cllr Julie Marziano at cllr.marziano@hunstantontowncouncil.gov.uk