What destroyed London Bridge in 1091?

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London Bridge has a long history of ‘falling down’*; on this occasion the wooden bridge, built by William the Conqueror, was one of the victims of the London Tornado of 17th October 1091. The tornado struck the heart of the city, causing a great deal of damage.

What category was the tornado in London?

The 2006 London tornado was a significant United Kingdom tornado spawned from a squall line moving over the city on 7 December 2006 at approximately 11:02 GMT. Its intensity is estimated to have been T4 on the TORRO scale, equating to F2 on the Fujita scale.

Has London ever had a tornado?

“Tornadoes are rare in the UK, but occur around 35 times each year, most typically during thunderstorms. “This evening slow-moving thunderstorms have been producing very heavy rain, lightning and hail across northeast Greater London, south Essex and the far north Kent.”

What happened when a tornado struck London in 1091?

The wooden London Bridge was demolished, and the church of St. Mary-le-Bow in the city of London was badly damaged; four rafters 26 feet (7.9 m) long were driven into the ground with such force that only 4 feet (1.2 m) protruded above the surface.

Where was the tornado that hit London in 1091?

London Bridge has a long history of ‘falling down’*; on this occasion the wooden bridge, built by William the Conqueror, was one of the victims of the London Tornado of 17th October 1091. The tornado struck the heart of the city, causing a great deal of damage.

What was the most violent tornado in England?

It may instead have fallen during a great fire, which ripped through London a year later, in 1092. This was a difficult decade for the capital. The tornado of 1091 was not only the first ever recorded in England, it was also the most violent. From the reported damage, meteorologists have suggested wind speeds of up to 240 mph.

What was the speed of the tornado of 1091?

The tornado of 1091 was not only the first ever recorded in England, it was also the most violent. From the reported damage, meteorologists have suggested wind speeds of up to 240 mph. We’re unlikely to see a whirlwind of this magnitude in the capital again, although lesser tornados are reasonably common.

How big was the church destroyed in the London tornado?

The wooden London Bridge was demolished, and the church of St. Mary-le-Bow in the city of London was badly damaged; four rafters 26 feet (7.9 m) long were driven into the ground with such force that only 4 feet (1.2 m) protruded above the surface. Other churches in the area were demolished, as were over 600 (mostly wooden) houses.

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