York Knavesmire Racecourse by fishers

York Knavesmire Racecourse

York Knavesmire Racecourse gained a new water feature earlier this week, with the flood water occupying another low area of land in the city.

Ironically, racing was moved to this site in the 1730s because of the frequency of flooding at the previous site on Clifton Ings.

Fortunately the first racing event of the year on the Knavesmire isn't until mid May, so there is plenty of time for the course to dry out and be cleaned up

Thank you to those of you expressing concern about my safety when exploring areas of flooding. I can reassure you that all my shots were taken from safe places. I have no intention of becoming a flood victim!

Sorry for my missing post yesterday - Since Katharine is feeling much better I took the opportunity to visit my mum, which meant I was not back in York until quite late last night.

Ian
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February 26th, 2020  
The Knavesmire swimming pool, free admission for geese, ducks and water dogs.
February 26th, 2020  
A recurring site around much of the country
February 26th, 2020  
Hopefully it will dry out by then, so much standing water at the moment.
February 26th, 2020  
Oh dear, the area is being bashed a bit, isn't it?
February 26th, 2020  
Better there than in the city. Great shot of the flood view. Fav.
February 26th, 2020  
Goodness, so much water!
February 27th, 2020  
wow! so much water, and it seems to be everywhere.
February 27th, 2020  
@pdulis @jesika2 @carolmw @craftymeg @peadar @pyrrhula @kjarn @ninaganci

Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

I hope that you have found this tour of the floods in York of interest. I would stress again that the flood defences have done their work well, and most of the city has been unaffected, with only the flooding of undefended properties close to the River Ouse being a problem. I have huge sympathy for those whose property was affected, and hopefully the flood water will soon recede and lives can begin to return to normal.

Ian
February 27th, 2020  
@fishers Fordland Rd has huge problems despite pumps and sandbags. A 4x4 ferry service was set up by volunteers.
February 27th, 2020  
@jesika2

I saw that on the news - great that people would volunteer to help. It's interesting to compare floods now with those in 1978 / 1982, when huge numbers of houses on Leeman Road, Marygate, and Clifton Green / Water Lane amongst others were affected. Great progress has been made, although there is still more to be done.

Ian
February 28th, 2020  
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