> > > >>>Now, kind sir, would you please explain what Copse means? > > >> > > >>Similar, but not exactly the same as, spinney. 8-))) > > >> > > >>Small group of trees. > > > > > > > > > Copse in London translates as 'Luxury development of flats > > or houses > > > available shortly'. > > > > > > Malcolm > > > > So the same as "meadow", "ancient woodland" and "flood plain", then? > > Goodness me, no: > > Meadow = slip road > > Ancient Woodland = bypass > > Flood Plain = industrial area >
Hey! I live in a floodplain! This is brought home to me quite regularly when I walk along the side of the river when there's a very high tide lapping over the berm - which is at the height of the 1st floor windows of the nearest houses... I hope this thing works: http://wwp.greenwichengland.co.uk/tourism/barrier.htm Bob
