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Whaley Bridge : have they not suffered enough?
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Looking at the structure of the dam, it just does not look right; even for an earth dam, I would expect ribbed bracing. They should bring in the Dutch to take a look (when they stop laughing at it)"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell -
They would probably wait for november so they can charge extra taxes!Originally posted by Paddy View PostLooking at the structure of the dam, it just does not look right; even for an earth dam, I would expect ribbed bracing. They should bring in the Dutch to take a look (when they stop laughing at it)"The boy who cried Sheep"Comment
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I've found something to block any gap in the Dam's defences...Originally posted by Paddy View PostLooking at the structure of the dam, it just does not look right; even for an earth dam, I would expect ribbed bracing. They should bring in the Dutch to take a look (when they stop laughing at it)

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Originally posted by Zigenare View PostI've found something to block any gap in the Dam's defences...

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the gastric bypass worked then !Comment
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Given it was built in 1891 I suspect the engineering has moved on a bit since then.Originally posted by Paddy View PostLooking at the structure of the dam, it just does not look right; even for an earth dam, I would expect ribbed bracing. They should bring in the Dutch to take a look (when they stop laughing at it)
Toddbrook Reservoir - Wikipedia"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Your google-fu is tulipe.Originally posted by DaveB View PostGiven it was built in 1891 I suspect the engineering has moved on a bit since then.
Toddbrook Reservoir - Wikipedia
The reservoir had been around for ~60 years by 1891!Comment
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