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Thursday, 7 December 2006, 16:31 GMT

More pictures: London tornado

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All photos in this gallery were sent in by Benedick J Clarke of Kensal Green, and were taken around 1.30 on Thursday afternoon.

Photo sent in by Benedick J Clarke

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Benedick: "I have a friend on Liddel Gardens and I was anxious to get there and make sure her house was alright."

Photo sent in by Benedick J Clarke

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The tornado showered debris over the suburban streets and gardens.

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Benedick: "Fortunately her house had only lost a few tiles...

Photo sent in by Benedick J Clarke

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...but only a few doors along were properties with severe damage."

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The tornado uprooted trees and and dumped them in front gardens...

Photo sent in by Benedick J Clarke

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...though some back gardens fared no better.

Photo sent in by Benedick J Clarke

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And if the tiles stayed on, the occasional chimney stack took the brunt of the wind.

Photo sent in by Benedick J Clarke

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Benedick: "From what I saw the emergency services were brilliant."

Photo sent in by Benedick J Clarke

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And even if you don't drive your car in London, you may not escape a bill somehow.

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