I had to go to Hull on business on Thursday. I felt so sorry for you guys after my experience there. The water had gone but because of the raw sewage that had come up the place STANK! and the pavements were covered with a film of filth. Furniture was in front gardens some of it new but it could not be used because of contamination. A barman in The English Gentleman pub near the theatre told me that there was looting as well. In spite of all this the people I spoke to were really nice friendly cheerful guys. I know this is not really a question but i just had to say something and to state that it is not just the flooding that has affected people. I read that some poor man had to give up his dog he had for 8 years as his temporary accomodation would not take it. Good luck and love to all of you
2007-07-07 01:58:50 · 9 answers · asked by Yoda 4 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
thanks Miss Principals but we are neighbours, just a click away
2007-07-07 02:22:42 · update #1
Shan R thank you so much for your lovely words and for telling others about how it is in Hull. I was born and bred in Hull but am not currently living there.
However all my family and friends still do and my heart goes out to them. You described how many parts of Hull are down to a tee because of the flood damage. I just hope that these people can soon return to some kind of normality.
I have always found most fellow Hull people to be friendly and only too quick to try to help others even when they have nothing themselves. Lets hope the government starts sending much needed funds to help the flood victims.
2007-07-07 02:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by scorpionbabe32 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Thank you - its nice to know someone out there cares
Hulls been forgotton before and rebuilt before and we will come through again.
Incase you didnt know - this is from Wikiepedia
Because of its docks, industry and proximity to continental Europe, the city sustained particularly significant damage in bombing raids during the Second World War and much of the city centre was devastated. In fact, Hull was the most severely bombed city outside London during World War II, with 95% of houses being damaged or destroyed.[4] Of a population of approximately 320,000 at the beginning of World War II, approximately 192,000 were made homeless as a result of bomb destruction or damage. The worst of the bombing occurred during 1941. Little was known about this destruction by the rest of the country at the time since most of the radio and newspaper reports did not reveal Hull by name but referred to it as a "North-East" town.[5] Most of the centre was rebuilt in the years following the war, but it is only recently that the last of the "temporary" car parks that occupied the spaces of destroyed buildings have been redeveloped.
This North East town whilst not in the media favour will rebuild and survive but this time we could do with a lot more help.
2007-07-07 23:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by Thisismyview 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really feel for the people of Hull and all the other people caught in floods in the recent past Yorkshire, Carlisle, Wales, Cornwall. I hope u guys and gals are making out ok. It is a truly horrible thing to happen to you and your families. When the media is long gone I and many others will be thinking of you. Take care.
2007-07-07 10:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by shafter 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah things are a bit rough at the minute in certain areas,with people not being able to find accomodation.I think the looting thing was just one of those stories people make up at times like these,to make things sound a bit more exciting.I've heard the government are taking a keen interest now,so thing might get moving soon.Nice of you to care though.It makes a change to find someone not thinking of themselves for a change.
2007-07-07 02:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kojak 2. 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
nice to know there are decent people about.i find it completely wrong the lack of aid etc provided by the government and cant help thinking that if this tragedy had happened in the more affluent south more would of happened.times change but the north still gets sh*t on.
2007-07-11 02:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by wbos 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeh im from hull..It was really bad lucky i didnt get flooded but family and friends did.some people cant live in thier house sfor up 2 2years.Its really nice and sweet of you to be thinking of the forgotton city..fab to know they is still decent people out there :-)
2007-07-11 01:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by lilshortyjess 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hi i'm not from Hull but you sure are a lovely person would love to have someone like you as a neighbour x
2007-07-07 02:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Principle's 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You obviously don't go to Hull very often then! lol
2007-07-12 02:52:17 · answer #8 · answered by noeusuperstate 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no
2007-07-07 02:35:33 · answer #9 · answered by somerset d 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋