I'm originally from Workington too. My family still live there. When I saw this disaster, with my own eyes, and the devastation of the aftermath, it was beyond belief. Workington and Cockermouth, have suffered many floods in the past, with nothing in comparision to this amount of water going through the towns. Almost 2 years on both towns, are just getting back, on their feet again! Bill Barker, a brave Policeman, put his own life on a line, for other peoples safety.You are a Saint Bill. RIP. xx
We watched this vid in class, it's so sad. I know it was a while ago now but my heart goes out to that policemans family and anyone else who was hurt or killed in the Cumbria floods. :'( <3
I live in Barrow which didnt see the horrfic floods that west cumbria did, even so this film made me real sad for our fellow cumbrians. RIP Bill Barker xx
I'm originally from Workington, where my family still live, and saw the devastation for myself.
I loved watching your video although it make me so sad to see my home town on it's knees. It hit the point without being over dramatic and self pitying. Well done.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked my short film. It was a little emotional watching it for the first time once I'd finished the editing. There's still a huge amount of work to be done here but the Cumbrian spirit remains as strong as ever. The temporary road bridge which is now open has made a monumental difference to the area.
as a former workington lad i found the video to be emotional and it certainly typifies the in-activity of of possiitive government action just a pity its not mumbai mayby more would be done and put right with more emergency
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you found it emotional as that proves that the work has the desired effect. Yes, many locals have said that if the disaster had happened in London then the politicians would not have taken 4 months to decide when and where to build a temporary road bridge... the bridge would have been built and made operational within a fortnight.
nice piece of music to accompany this tragic film
davidhaythornthwaite 2 weeks ago
I'm originally from Workington too. My family still live there. When I saw this disaster, with my own eyes, and the devastation of the aftermath, it was beyond belief. Workington and Cockermouth, have suffered many floods in the past, with nothing in comparision to this amount of water going through the towns. Almost 2 years on both towns, are just getting back, on their feet again! Bill Barker, a brave Policeman, put his own life on a line, for other peoples safety.You are a Saint Bill. RIP. xx
PonyTails55 8 months ago
I live in Workington, let me tell you, this was the worst fucking thing, RIP Bill Barker, you angel, we love you!xxxxxxxxxxxx
LeahLovesFRANK 9 months ago
i live in Egremont, it was a terrible time. I love this county.
DayDreamAscent 9 months ago
We watched this vid in class, it's so sad. I know it was a while ago now but my heart goes out to that policemans family and anyone else who was hurt or killed in the Cumbria floods. :'( <3
aloobah11 1 year ago
I live in Barrow which didnt see the horrfic floods that west cumbria did, even so this film made me real sad for our fellow cumbrians. RIP Bill Barker xx
blulizzie3 1 year ago
@blulizzie3 If it made you sad then it's served its purpose. I made this to raise awareness of the situation at the time. Thanks for your comment.
jackthehatphoto 1 year ago
I'm originally from Workington, where my family still live, and saw the devastation for myself.
I loved watching your video although it make me so sad to see my home town on it's knees. It hit the point without being over dramatic and self pitying. Well done.
Thank God for the Cumbrian spirit!
DeoDove 1 year ago
@DeoDove
Thank you, I'm glad you liked my short film. It was a little emotional watching it for the first time once I'd finished the editing. There's still a huge amount of work to be done here but the Cumbrian spirit remains as strong as ever. The temporary road bridge which is now open has made a monumental difference to the area.
jackthehatphoto 1 year ago
as a former workington lad i found the video to be emotional and it certainly typifies the in-activity of of possiitive government action just a pity its not mumbai mayby more would be done and put right with more emergency
Simpson7646 1 year ago
@Simpson7646
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you found it emotional as that proves that the work has the desired effect. Yes, many locals have said that if the disaster had happened in London then the politicians would not have taken 4 months to decide when and where to build a temporary road bridge... the bridge would have been built and made operational within a fortnight.
jackthehatphoto 1 year ago
its abit lyk the terminator wid the music and dat
Deaniboi100 2 years ago
Life is far more important that stone, mortar and metal. So worry about the latter later.
freshageVI 2 years ago