4th February

River rising and flood barriers in place at Frankwell Quay

 

The back of the barrier shown above, but on the following day when the river had risen by about a metre.

 

The 'Sausage' barrier, deployed in Coleham.

 

 

BBC Midlands Today, reporting from the Frankwell Quay Flood Barrier - Lunchtime, 5th Feb

 

Looking along the floodwall from Frankwell footbridge on the afternoon of 5th Feb, a few hours before the peak of the flood.

 

The Guildhall at Frankwell, on the evening of the 5th, shortly before the peak of the flood.

 

Looking back across the river towards the town, from Frankwell footbridge.

 

 

The barrier and floodwall outside the Guildhall, looking upstream towards Chester Street.

 

 

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