Bøker utgitt av Barb Drummond

On the morning of 20 January 1607 huge regions of south Wales and south West England were flooded as people set about their daily tasks. The damage was so extreme it was for a time believed to have been a tsunami but this has been discredited. Victims saw it as a repeat of Noah's Flood, so as they were trying to survive, they must have been struggling with the belief that God was punishing them for their sins.It provides accounts from the time and images show people and animals bobbing about in the floodwaters, with others in trees, clinging for their lives as they hoped to be rescued. Claims have been made that the flood reached 60 feet deep in some places, and the waters took many days to subside whilst wagons and boats were used to rescue survivors.The book traces the extent of the disaster, tracks the flood damages and the long term aftermath. It places it in context of the times in which it occurred, and raises questions over how the region would cope of the disaster is repeated.

This book is both an introduction to the history of the city and a guide to exploring its many historic sites. Much of the history described is unusual and all is clearly explained.Each chapter covers a specific theme, with instructions and maps. Each walk can be done as a single walk, but many can be done in series to extend the range. Instructions are provided on access and transport. The walks are dictated by what can be seen and their importance.Two chapters cover Castle Park in the city centre, then 3,4 in the old city. 5 follows the harbour, 6 religious sites, 8 Georgian & victorian suburbs, 9 & 10 heads to the south, then 11 & 12 cover Hotwells, ending with short stroll in Clifton. The walks are of varied length and difficulty, with distances and accessibility information provided.Each can be done in isolation, and suggestions are provided as to how to run several together.They are ideal for people of all ages, and details are provided on accessibility. They can be done by individuals or on groups. The author tested several on the local Ramblers group.