Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
21st July 2007
Teme Street (above photo)- 4ft deep. Third flood this summer. Extensive damage done to buildings in Market Street - Victorian (newly refurbished) toilet block swept away. Ancient bridge over the Teme River now has cracks in buttress. Similar stories throughout the UK.
The floods in your part of England are dreadful, worse than we had up here. I feel so sorry for all those affected - water is a very powerful and potentially destructive element, something which many people, particularly politicians, don't seem aware of any longer. It isn't merely a resource to be 'harnessed' which is how it is mostly seen these days. Hopefully the events of this summer will bring home a few of the realities to those who sanction the building of homes on flood plains, the draining of water meadows and fens etc Sorry, got a bit carried away here:)
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad to see so many people suffering.
ReplyDeleteLuckily we have not had flooding in our area ( salisbury). It is strange though because many areas of salisbury have had flooding in the past when we have not received nearly as much rain as this "summer". I do feel so sorry for all the people who have been affected, it must be heartbreaking for them.
ReplyDeleteIts so shocking. The news on the the weather is looking up, although its going to tak a lot of sun to dry it all out
ReplyDeleteSuzie Sews
The flooding has had a devastating affect on so many people this summer. I have watched it on television almost in disbelief. I feel so sorry for everyone who has been hit, especially those who have lost their homes.
ReplyDeleteMarie x
It's so shocking and my heart goes out to everyone affected. I was away in Cornwall last week and thought of you everytime I watched the news. I hope you and yours are ok, the fine weather this week will give a respite at least.
ReplyDeleteThe cracks were already there, they weren't caused by the flood.
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