Roger (Grisly)'s photos with the keyword: Flood

The quarry was started in 1745 and the introduction of steam pumps in 1842 meant they could quarry to a depth of 250 feet below sea level with only a narrow wall of rock holding back the sea, This wall was breached during a storm in 1881 and brought end to slate quarrying at Ellenabeich. Isle of Seil. Recommend a large view, For the Sight and Sound Group a song by the Quarrymen, www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4_LMMKq8Hw

They are neither fields or Eco park at the moment even the pigeons look dejected, one of the many times the area has flooded this year, our local council intends to spend a £140.000 installing paths and benches in the area, hope it's all waterproof and fixed down. Link for Sight and Sound goes way back to my youth www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K7uYKaybTs

An area known as The Meads, A 42 acre flood plain that divides the western area of town, In summer it's a haven for wildlife, dog walkers, children and courting couples it is now protected as an Eco park. Many a dream has formed within within these fields so my link for the Sight and Sound Group www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCcO2OT3ykA Since uploading this image the area has almost completely flooded due to the heavy rain of the past few days and the run off from the surrounding hills

The oldest of the five bridges that cross the River Parret in Bridgwater pictured on a winter flood tide, This is the latest in a line of bridges on this site and this was erected in 1883