Before and after: How storms have transformed the UK landscape

Before and after Credit: Becky Lippiatt

Photos taken before and since the recent storms show how British towns, roads and nature have been affected by the extreme weather battering the country.

Wainlode, Gloucestershire

The seats, and the main road outside the pub, are now hidden.

Muchelney, Somerset

The road entering the village of Muchelney, captured before the storm. Credit: Google Street View
The same spot of the road is now submerged in water. Credit: ITV News

Porthcothan, Cornwall

The iconic natural archway on the beach at Porthcothan, as it was before the storms. Credit: Idenna Ltd.
The rock formation was destroyed by freak 30-feet waves and reduced to rubble. Credit: Idenna Ltd.

Iford Bridge, Bournemouth

The Iford Bridge Home Park residential estate in more tranquil times. Credit: Google Street View
Since Christmas, the entire area has been flooded. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire