Oops, not wanting to exaggerate let me rephrase that . . . . I wrote
> The Severn is going like a train at the moment, though the level mid > morning was about 18" below the peak of July. It was up about 6" by mid > afternoon almost level with the top of the lowest narrow lock (there are > only 3 now between the S&W and the river) I meant There are only 3 narrow locks between the upper basin and the river but there is a further 12 ft courtesy of York St Lock up to the canal proper. Staffy's front door is normally 12ft below the canal but 24ft above the river. More danger of floods through the roof ! Beeky
