Boscastle

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hugh wrote:

> Apparently the Museum of Witchcraft survived whereas the Christian
> Card Shop didn't.

<snort>

--

Rich

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"Richard Brookman" wrote .after "the ickys" >
> > Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and
daughter
> > spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the
side
> > of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly
beaten
> > up 2a truckcab.
>
> Perhaps not so bad:
>
> 18 August 2004
>
> Today Graham King, owner of the Museum of Witchcraft, was able to
> venture into the building to witness first hand the damage left behind
> by the flash floods. The structural damage is severe. The lower floor
> is unrecognisable; 5 feet of mud fills the corridors and booth area.
> Display cases are upturned and contents missing.
>
> On a more positive note the upper floor and contents appears to be
> mainly undamaged, as does the library and museum archives. The Museum
> will take time to recover but rest assured it will be back, restored
> to its previous splendour.
>
> From http://www.museumofwitchcraft.com/
>

Listen to the owners comments today on...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/listenagain/ram/today4_witch_20040818.ram


--
Regards
Bob
in Runnymede, 17miles west of London, UK


 

Mark wrote after Richard Brookman
>
> >Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
> >(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
> >astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
> >through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at
least)
> >there are no reported casualties.
> >
> >Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary
wading
> >session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
> >operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those
guys.
> >
> >Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.
>
> I'm about an hour away,
> due to the volume of water coming down I had one room flooded to about
> 3 inches..
>

That makes me worry about Trevigue the farm house, hostel and wonderful
restaurant (that uses local produce) that is out on it's own N. of
Boscastle. It's one of my favourite places.

--
Regards
Bob
in Runnymede, 17miles west of London, UK


 
In message <[email protected]>, Alex
<[email protected]> writes
>On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
>>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
>>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
>>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
>>there are no reported casualties.
>>
>>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
>>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
>>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>>
>
>There was a picture in todays Mail, showing a Range Rover Classic
>upsidedown on it's roof, having been washed away.
>
>Alex
Now this is getting serious!!
--
hugh
Reply to address is valid at the time of posting
 
On or around Wed, 18 Aug 2004 18:13:25 GMT, Alex <[email protected]>
enlightened us thusly:

>On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
>>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
>>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
>>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
>>there are no reported casualties.
>>
>>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
>>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
>>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>>
>
>There was a picture in todays Mail, showing a Range Rover Classic
>upsidedown on it's roof, having been washed away.

turn it over, it should still be driveable.

they stand an amazing amount of abuse...

--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk my opinions are just that
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
George Orwell (1903 - 1950) Animal Farm
 
Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> On or around Wed, 18 Aug 2004 18:13:25 GMT, Alex <[email protected]>
> enlightened us thusly:
>
> >On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
> ><[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
> >>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
> >>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
> >>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
> >>there are no reported casualties.
> >>
> >>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
> >>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
> >>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.

If you look at the BBC news site images
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/04/uk_cornwall_flood_aftermath/html/6.stm)
there's what looks like a series upside down in the mud.
 
On 27 Aug 2004 06:18:50 -0700, [email protected] (Mark Begbie)
wrote:

'Emergency services staff began checking all vehicles for any possible
casualties'

Sod that, check it for spares!!!!

D
 
On 27 Aug 2004 06:18:50 -0700, [email protected] (Mark Begbie)
wrote:

'Emergency services staff began checking all vehicles for any possible
casualties'

Sod that, check it for spares!!!!

D
 
Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> On or around Wed, 18 Aug 2004 18:13:25 GMT, Alex <[email protected]>
> enlightened us thusly:
>
> >On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
> ><[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
> >>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
> >>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
> >>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
> >>there are no reported casualties.
> >>
> >>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
> >>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
> >>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.

If you look at the BBC news site images
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/04/uk_cornwall_flood_aftermath/html/6.stm)
there's what looks like a series upside down in the mud.
 
On 27 Aug 2004 06:18:50 -0700, [email protected] (Mark Begbie)
wrote:

'Emergency services staff began checking all vehicles for any possible
casualties'

Sod that, check it for spares!!!!

D
 
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