The John Hooke Tragedy |
Introduction
The Scientist, The Grocer, The Governor and Grace. Full commentary Hooke's Diary Extracts from Robert Hooke's diary 1672-1680 Newport Corporation Documents relating to the suicide of John Hooke. Hooke Family Tree John Hooke Timeline Hooke Family Home Freshwater area in the 17th century Hooke and Geology Freshwater Parish Robert Hooke Timeline Sir Robert Holmes Timeline Character Glossary |
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View of Totland Bay c. 1890. Due to the lack of sea defences, the cliff was far more vulnerable to erosion at its foot by the sea, consequently the cliffs collapsed regularly, leaving fresh sections uncovered.
Enlarged section of the cliff at north end of Totland Bay, showing uncovered bare cliff face. April 2003. Totland Bay is now protected by sea defences that have allowed the cliffs behind to become stabilised. More scrub and trees have become established, covering large areas of the cliff face, although there are occasional small landslides. |
