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An overflowing Foss, 2015 floods
Photos and observations of areas affected by the flooding of the River Foss in York in late December 2015.
More …Not all underwater … York floods 2015
Observing river safety, by the Ouse
A new addition to the river bank near Lendal Bridge, and the divided opinions on the need for and effectiveness of river safety measures.
More …Following the rising river, on Twitter
On Christmas Eve the Ouse began to ooze across the riverside paths, spilling out beyond its usual banks. This is of course a regular occurrence, though it seems a while since it happened. I am now aware and up-to-date on what the Ouse is doing, thanks to a particular Twitter account.
More …High water, marked
As the Ouse is rising again, it’s a good time to mention this local detail, noticed recently on the gatepost of one of the houses next to Lendal Tower, where the lane descends from Museum Street to the river, alongside Lendal Bridge.
More …York floods, 1970s, before the defences
From YouTube, 1970s (probably 1978) York floods, showing Marygate, Tanner’s Moat etc, under flood water. Also front page report of the floods of 1978, Yorkshire Evening Press, under the headline SIEGE OF YORK. It reported homes being evacuated in the worst floods since 1947.
More …Footprints in the mud: after the flood
Floods aren’t very exciting once the flood waters subside. The national media lost interest once the river levels had peaked. But the return to normality involves clearing away all the debris the river brings with it.
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