Stormy weather, sang Etta James back in 1960. And in 1974 and 1988 the coast of South Devon also experienced a battering from said inclement weather as these news pictures from the time show
Firefighters from Teignmouth inspect flooding in the town’s French Street from 1988 (MDA)
This engine of this Rover won't turn-over as it stays stuck in sand on Teignmouth sea front in 1988 (MDA)
Late winter storms batter Teignmouth in February 1974 (MDA)
Wishing for some... better weather. The Rotary Wishing Well on Teignmouth sea front braves the waves in 1988. (MDA)