York is a city in North Yorkshire in the UK which over the years has unfortunately suffered from flooding on both the River Ouse and River Foss both of which run through the city centre of York. As a result, there is a lot of flood prevention investment in the local area. There are also… Read More »York Flood Maps – Areas of Most Risk
York is known for it’s scenery and history, much of which is within the city centre. Anyone who lives in or has been to York will know that it’s two rivers, the River Ouse and River Foss play a prominent role in the geography of York, including it’s structures and that includes the York bridges… Read More »York Bridges – 7 Names, Map and Useful Guide
A confluence is the name given to the spot at which two rivers combine to become one. At such confluences the river normally continues as one of those two river names or are renamed to a completely different river. In this article we look at 7 of the main river confluences in Yorkshire, where some… Read More »Confluences – Where 7 Great Rivers Meet in Yorkshire