And then it rained - and rained....
There have been numerous occasions in the last few months of torrential downpours and flooding in various parts of the uk. Most of these have been on the western and northern side of the UK, and have resulted in massive damage and horrendous experiences for huge numbers of people. The last few days we, on the eastern side, had some of the rain, but not on the scale (thank goodness) of the western side of the UK.
We live by the River Brett, and fortunately the ground slopes away from the river, on the opposite side so we don't have to worry too much! However, the local area had its fair share of water for several hours.
Looking toward Hadleigh, the small river Brett is in there somewhere! However, today it has disappeared.
The seat, normally overlooking the river, is now isolated amongst the flood waters. I don't think I shall sit here for a few days.
The remains of the Conservation area.
The football pitch and toddlers slide.
The Granary house isolated for several hours by the rush of flood water. It's only a stream that passes to the left, but fed today by the torrent off the playing field etc.
View on the way into Hadleigh. Normally a grazing meadow for the horses, but today completely submerged.
The riverside walk - well normally it is!
Toppesfield Bridge having a struggle to let the river all through.
The road leading to the rugby / football area. Houses cut of completely. Thankfully, within 24 hours the worst of the road floods had subsided, although it will be several days before the fields drain I am sure.
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