Victor points out that both the Todbrook Reservoir and the Llangollen Canal at Whitchurch were inspected a week before the subsequent disastrous events, Bill Ridgeway writes.
[Victor reported what the trust told—Editor.] However, an inspection could be anything from 'went there, had a quick look, everything looks okay, job done, to a full structural engineers inspection and written report with recommendations and costings for remedial work.
That it was inspected is of no value or practical use...
Now, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life. Plant nothing else, and root out everything else. (Charles Dickens.)