We all know that the Old Gaol will reopen from Saturday, following two years of closure because of flooding. This is great news.
At yesterday's heritage event, there was an opportunity to have a short guided wander around the once flooded basement. During the tour, what we discovered was that for the want of £12,000, there are no storm barriers to prevent any future flooding. If water again rushes from the Clwyd in from the opposite side of the road, we're in for more of the same. Given the major expense of the refurbishment and time it's taken, this does seem short-sighted of the county council.
Following the flood, the whitewashed walls and ceiling have gone
(We know that there must be a good reason why these barriers are not in place. It's just that we cannot think of one.)