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It's Victorian era, just used for recreation these days. Probably state of the art design at the time!
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Which is probably flooded.Originally posted by zeitghostDown the spillway...
HTH
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how often have they complained about lack of water, and now they have some they cant handle it?
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Originally posted by EternalOptimistIn geordieland they get a bra and knickers stuck in the drain, In Hull they get the complete guy.
oops sorry, RIP mate

You're going to hell mate, but so am I for laughing.
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So the resevoir wall is not strong enough to hold the full amount of water?
Good design there then.
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Originally posted by TonyEnglishIf that thing breaks, it will pretty much wash away the three villages which have been evacuated. They reckon the damage caused could run into several pounds.
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In geordieland they get a bra and knickers stuck in the drain, In Hull they get the complete guy.
oops sorry, RIP mate
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Originally posted by TonyEnglishIf that thing breaks, it will pretty much wash away the three villages which have been evacuated. They reckon the damage caused could run into several pounds.
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One thing doesn't quite stack up:
"Fire crews are pumping water out of the reservoir in a bid to ease the pressure on the dam".
Where the feck to?
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If that thing breaks, it will pretty much wash away the three villages which have been evacuated. They reckon the damage caused could run into several pounds.
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