Tag Archives: Floods

BEGINNERS GUIDE 16.

Posted on February 20, 2020 by stutteringsteps

On Extinction by extraction. When the period known as the Industrial Revolution, commenced in England during the 18th century, extraction, production and consumption of raw material and goods accelerated rapidly. Huge factories powered by steam (later by electricity) soon became … Continue reading →

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FLOODED HOUSE? Blame the rain!

Posted on December 13, 2015 by stutteringsteps

Once again working class families in England have experienced the destructive effects of flooding in their communities and homes. Not for the first time, communities of terraced and semi-detached houses have seen the lower portions of their homes flooded to … Continue reading →

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SANDBAGS AND SEWAGE.

Posted on February 14, 2014 by stutteringsteps

Over the last month large sections of the UK have been inundated by sea and river water and the production and allocation of sandbags has practically dominated the main news outlets. Are there enough?; are they in the right place?; … Continue reading →

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