River Sherbourne

Not that I'm aware of, Helen. They’ve been going on about 'opening up' the river behind the Burges for ages! I want to get in to town to try to take a look at that Butcher Row excavation for the 'new' Cross, if still open, so will take a wander down and report back. Funnily enough I was talking to my mum’s partner last weekend and he was saying he remembers walking up Fleet Street and over where Ram Bridge was post-war. I need to question him more about how much water there was, etc.

There's been a more recent culvert exploration on the 28dayslater website, who are 'urban explorers'. Interesting to see.

Thanks Neil. These treks are interesting, especially when they are parts we might recognise. Am I right in thinking they start somewhere near Gosford Street? The detour they take could be anywhere but might be the Springfield Brook or the outflow from Swanswell? Back to the main they head through the Burges, go through West Orchard and end up somewhere in the precinct? Sections of it resemble this picture posted by Prof from Keith Draper.

Is this a clearer image? If it's been posted before, please delete. Thank you.