The Lynmouth Floods - Act of God or Act of Man? - Pamela Vass
02-09-2026
In the summer of 1952 disaster struck the small fishing village of Lynmouth on the North Devon coast. During one August night flash floods destroyed scores of homes and claimed 34 lives. Many recall suspicions circulating of Government interference with the weather. Fact or fiction?
This talk uncovers the incredible true story that creates the backdrop for Pamela's new novel, "Seeds of Doubt". This multi-media presentation includes information from newly accessible secret documents, book readings, and anecdotes about the research and writing process.
Pamela Vass was drawn to England's West Country over forty years ago to complete a research degree at Exeter University and to her delight discovered a family tree firmly rooted in Devon soil. After an early career with Barnados and two Social Services Departments she spent several years as founder and director of The Woodunnit Company, plotting murder mystery events for public and corporate audiences. She then turned her hand to writing, focusing on research-led storytelling encompassing both fiction, as with Seeds of Doubt, and non-fiction works.
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