A walk by the Ouse, and a rusty relic
Floodwaters divert me towards a rusty relic and a bit of Clifton’s history, a remnant of an old path by the Ouse.
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Leeman Road defences
How the Leeman Road area used to suffer in the floods, before the defences. Perspectives from back then, and now.
More …Our new defence: the Foss barrier, back then
Clifton’s Burdyke bubbling up: York floods, 2015
The Burdyke bubbling up, on Clifton Green and Water Lane, in Clifton, York, during the floods of December 2015.
More …York floods: strategies, reports, etc
I’ve been reading a lot of interesting documents about floods in York, in the past, and strategies for coping in the future. I thought I’d share the links here.
More …Funding, and a flood of questions
Perhaps today’s announcement of funding is an admission that our flood-defending infrastructure has got a bit old and knackered and needs some maintenance.
More …On the Foss barrier, failure, and floods
In recent days it has become painfully obvious just how crucial it is, this structure near the confluence of the Ouse and the Foss.
More …York floods 2015: assistance required
I know many people will want to help those affected by the floods in York. After the immediate crisis help will be needed for some time.
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