The ings do their thing: flood defences
As a resident of Clifton, five minutes’ walk away from the River Ouse, I’m close to and fairly familiar with a major part of our flood defences: Clifton ings. Their role in flood management has … More …
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Why does York flood?
I noticed some time ago that a common search query bringing people to my website is ‘Why does York flood?’
There’s very little useful/user-friendly information available online to someone asking that question. After trawling … More …
Abbey view without ‘Fergie’s tree’
This tree in the Museum Gardens was dubbed ‘Fergie’s tree’ because it was planted by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, in the late 1980s. Trees in the gardens aren’t generally given a name, as far as I know, but this one came to public attention because of plans to fell … More …
Wellies, waterproofs and sandbags: York floods, part 3
More photos from yesterday. Hope these will be of interest particularly to ex-Yorkies now living elsewhere.
The previous day I took a photo, through the gloomy downpour, … More …
Ouse levels, September 2012 floods
The Ouse rises on a regular basis, but it seems we’re experiencing the worst floods since 2000.
I often wonder what impression people get from the … More …
September rains and Ouse in flood, again
We’re in the news again, along with many other cities, towns and villages, as heavy rain again brings floods. Above is a photo taken around 6pm yesterday from Scarborough Bridge, looking towards Lendal Bridge, with the river looking massive. The river … More …
Asylum Lane and the ‘Cathedral Boys’
A tweet this week alerted us to an important anniversary. York City Association Football Club played their first game at Bootham Crescent on 31st August 1932.
I don’t … More …