Information from Malcom Nunn, Bradfield Archives: This is an image used in slide lectures/ magic lantern shows by photographer Mr. Peacock. His notes to accompany the lectures also included some of his experiences while taking the photograph: Rowell Bridge was carried away and all that remained of the two grinding wheels were the water wheels, one life was lost about 60 men worked here and all lost their tools. The grinder who was drowned was anxious to make a good week remained after his companions had gone and lost his life. In the background of this view are seen the Rowell Bridge Inn a 3 storey building with the Flour Mill behind. They were both kept by Mr. Waters- all the family managed to get from the house (which was flooded) to the mill where they broke a hole through the ceiling and climbed onto the roof. At the left of the large chimney you will see the slates of the mill from which it was quite easy to escape. The hill rises so abruptly that at the distance of a few feet from the buildings the hill is considerably higher than the roof of the mill. All the barrels of beer, 23 in number were washed out of the cellar, all the flour spoilt in the mill and much damage done to both house, mill and outbuildings. For more information see: The Great Sheffield 1864 Harrison Ref: 942.74 S The Collapse of the Dale Dyke Dam 1864, Geoffrey Amey Ref. 942.74 SST.