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Mapletree Croydon 29 Jan 23 4.05pm
Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly Just a gentle muse, as i did some driving this week and passed-by some places that I've pencilled in to visit later this year. The main one being Ironbridge, which I visited on a school trip as a child. The whole Industrial Revolution thing really fascinates me, probably inspired more recently by the re-runs of the late great Fred Dibnah programmes. The two Coventry cathedrals standing aside each other, both completely stunning in demonstrating mans power of creation and destruction. Living in Wales, there's plenty to see. Pentre Ifan, made from stones from the Preseli Hills is a favourite of mine to go to. Pentre Ifan is thought to have been constructed around 3000BC, and the same stone from Preseli were used to make Stonehenge So does anyone else have some favourites ? I didn't know you were in Wales, when did you move? I like the industrial landscape around Blaenavon myself. And Blaenonneu Quarry on Mynydd Llangynidr. All that old industrial heritage, including The Big Pit museum. And I particularly like abandoned hospitals like The Mid-Wales Hospital, also known as Talgarth Hospital and the Brecon and Radnor Counties Joint Lunatic Asylum. Dead spooky.
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Croydon 29 Jan 23 4.05pm

Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly

Just a gentle muse, as i did some driving this week and passed-by some places that I've pencilled in to visit later this year.
The main one being Ironbridge, which I visited on a school trip as a child. The whole Industrial Revolution thing really fascinates me, probably inspired more recently by the re-runs of the late great Fred Dibnah programmes.
The two Coventry cathedrals standing aside each other, both completely stunning in demonstrating mans power of creation and destruction.
Living in Wales, there's plenty to see. Pentre Ifan, made from stones from the Preseli Hills is a favourite of mine to go to. Pentre Ifan is thought to have been constructed around 3000BC, and the same stone from Preseli were used to make Stonehenge

So does anyone else have some favourites ?

I didn't know you were in Wales, when did you move?

I like the industrial landscape around Blaenavon myself. And Blaenonneu Quarry on Mynydd Llangynidr. All that old industrial heritage, including The Big Pit museum. And I particularly like abandoned hospitals like The Mid-Wales Hospital, also known as Talgarth Hospital and the Brecon and Radnor Counties Joint Lunatic Asylum. Dead spooky.

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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 29 Jan 23 4.38pm
Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly Just a gentle muse, as i did some driving this week and passed-by some places that I've pencilled in to visit later this year. The main one being Ironbridge, which I visited on a school trip as a child. The whole Industrial Revolution thing really fascinates me, probably inspired more recently by the re-runs of the late great Fred Dibnah programmes. The two Coventry cathedrals standing aside each other, both completely stunning in demonstrating mans power of creation and destruction. Living in Wales, there's plenty to see. Pentre Ifan, made from stones from the Preseli Hills is a favourite of mine to go to. Pentre Ifan is thought to have been constructed around 3000BC, and the same stone from Preseli were used to make Stonehenge So does anyone else have some favourites ? My wife was born in Wales FH, she is very into history so whenever we visit there are always castles on the agenda. And, let's face it, Wales is loaded with them. Loves them all, but I think Raglan Castle is top of her list. Last time we were in Ironbridge, many years ago, our daughter was about 3yrs old and part way through the living museum presentation she, being bored at the time, somehow managed to pull the plug and the whole thing shut down and the room was plunged into darkness. Just a tad embarrassing. As for me, my historical interests are more recent. So, living close to the historical Goodwood motor circuit gives me ideal opportunity to visit often. Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.
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Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly

So does anyone else have some favourites ?

My wife was born in Wales FH, she is very into history so whenever we visit there are always castles on the agenda. And, let's face it, Wales is loaded with them. Loves them all, but I think Raglan Castle is top of her list.

Last time we were in Ironbridge, many years ago, our daughter was about 3yrs old and part way through the living museum presentation she, being bored at the time, somehow managed to pull the plug and the whole thing shut down and the room was plunged into darkness. Just a tad embarrassing.

As for me, my historical interests are more recent. So, living close to the historical Goodwood motor circuit gives me ideal opportunity to visit often.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

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ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 30 Jan 23 12.32am
f*ing hell, honestly Ironbridge is sh1t. Try Vienna or something. Or at least Normandy or something. Claremont first crusade and a f*ing crepe. Red and Blue Army!
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Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 30 Jan 23 12.32am

f***ing hell, honestly Ironbridge is sh1t. Try Vienna or something. Or at least Normandy or something. Claremont first crusade and a f***ing crepe.

Red and Blue Army!

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Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 30 Jan 23 6.35am
i went to Bristol on Saturday. What a s-hole. however, I did catch a glimpse of the Clifton suspension bridge which is outstanding. When i go back next month and i going to splash out £1 on driving over it, or maybe walking. I was rather taken with some huge anti-monarchy graffiti lettering half-way up the cliff face, 10ft high letters, "NO KING LOVE HERE" I was exclaiming the anti-royalist stance taken, when my wife informed me that someone had painted grey over the FUC, in front of KING. Ahh, no really a lot of positive things to say about Bristol. The Bridge was fantastic though. Edited by Forest Hillbilly (30 Jan 2023 6.41am) Attachment: Bristol suspension bridge.JPG (5,521.49Kb) I disengage, I turn the page.
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i went to Bristol on Saturday. What a s-hole. however, I did catch a glimpse of the Clifton suspension bridge which is outstanding. When i go back next month and i going to splash out £1 on driving over it, or maybe walking.

I was rather taken with some huge anti-monarchy graffiti lettering half-way up the cliff face, 10ft high letters, "NO KING LOVE HERE"

I was exclaiming the anti-royalist stance taken, when my wife informed me that someone had painted grey over the FUC, in front of KING. Ahh, no really a lot of positive things to say about Bristol. The Bridge was fantastic though.

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YT Oxford 30 Jan 23 8.51am
Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly i went to Bristol on Saturday. What a s-hole. however, I did catch a glimpse of the Clifton suspension bridge which is outstanding. When i go back next month and i going to splash out £1 on driving over it, or maybe walking. I was rather taken with some huge anti-monarchy graffiti lettering half-way up the cliff face, 10ft high letters, "NO KING LOVE HERE" I was exclaiming the anti-royalist stance taken, when my wife informed me that someone had painted grey over the FUC, in front of KING. Ahh, no really a lot of positive things to say about Bristol. The Bridge was fantastic though. Edited by Forest Hillbilly (30 Jan 2023 6.41am) The SS Great Britain - not far from the bridge - is also worth a visit. Adjacent to the bridge are the former Clifton Rocks Railway [Link] and Clifton Observatory [Link] Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)
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Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly

I was rather taken with some huge anti-monarchy graffiti lettering half-way up the cliff face, 10ft high letters, "NO KING LOVE HERE"

Edited by Forest Hillbilly (30 Jan 2023 6.41am)

The SS Great Britain - not far from the bridge - is also worth a visit. Adjacent to the bridge are the former Clifton Rocks Railway [Link]

and Clifton Observatory [Link]

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

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YT Oxford 30 Jan 23 8.55am
PS: at each end of the Clifton Suspension Bridge is a sign urging potential 'jumpers' to contact The Samaritans. A wag once said to me that the sign should only be needed as you head towards Bristol rather than away from it. Seriously though; imagine how desperate people must be to contemplate and indeed carry out such a leap. Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)
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PS: at each end of the Clifton Suspension Bridge is a sign urging potential 'jumpers' to contact The Samaritans. A wag once said to me that the sign should only be needed as you head towards Bristol rather than away from it. Seriously though; imagine how desperate people must be to contemplate and indeed carry out such a leap.

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 31 Jan 23 8.46am
Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly i went to Bristol on Saturday. What a s-hole. however, I did catch a glimpse of the Clifton suspension bridge which is outstanding. When i go back next month and i going to splash out £1 on driving over it, or maybe walking. I was rather taken with some huge anti-monarchy graffiti lettering half-way up the cliff face, 10ft high letters, "NO KING LOVE HERE" I was exclaiming the anti-royalist stance taken, when my wife informed me that someone had painted grey over the FUC, in front of KING. Ahh, no really a lot of positive things to say about Bristol. The Bridge was fantastic though. Edited by Forest Hillbilly (30 Jan 2023 6.41am) That Orange car in front's number plate looks as though it's trying to get a round of 'We love you, we love you, wherever you go...' started. Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly

I was rather taken with some huge anti-monarchy graffiti lettering half-way up the cliff face, 10ft high letters, "NO KING LOVE HERE"

Edited by Forest Hillbilly (30 Jan 2023 6.41am)

That Orange car in front's number plate looks as though it's trying to get a round of 'We love you, we love you, wherever you go...' started.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

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Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 01 Feb 23 6.44am
The Imperial War Museum(s) Admittedly, not everyone's cup of tea. The original one in London gives a fascinating insight into the historics of warfare. The war museum has expanded to several locations in the UK and now includes the airfield at Duxford. The engineering , for those interested, is fascinating and seeing how technology has developed for aircraft is worth a day or two out. I disengage, I turn the page.
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The Imperial War Museum(s)
Admittedly, not everyone's cup of tea. The original one in London gives a fascinating insight into the historics of warfare. The war museum has expanded to several locations in the UK and now includes the airfield at Duxford. The engineering , for those interested, is fascinating and seeing how technology has developed for aircraft is worth a day or two out.

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ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 01 Feb 23 11.15am
Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly The Imperial War Museum(s) Admittedly, not everyone's cup of tea. The original one in London gives a fascinating insight into the historics of warfare. The war museum has expanded to several locations in the UK and now includes the airfield at Duxford. The engineering , for those interested, is fascinating and seeing how technology has developed for aircraft is worth a day or two out. All the London Museums still well worth a visit. Great days out with my kids. Red and Blue Army!
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Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly

All the London Museums still well worth a visit. Great days out with my kids.

Red and Blue Army!

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Teddy Eagle 01 Feb 23 11.25am
St Paul's cathedral is a wonderful sight, particularly from the Cannon St side.
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St Paul's cathedral is a wonderful sight, particularly from the Cannon St side.

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ex hibitionist Hastings 15 Feb 23 12.19pm
Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly Badger, you have lit the blue touchpaper. My one big trip this year is going to be Ironbridge, with , or without Carol Decker. Edited by Forest Hillbilly (29 Jan 2023 1.01pm) She was of course famously attacked by Batman who sarcastically shouted 'T'Pau' whilst smashing a vase over her head. When she she queried 'don't you mean 'Kapow' he explained that he had China in his hand.
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Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly

Badger, you have lit the blue touchpaper. My one big trip this year is going to be Ironbridge, with , or without Carol Decker.

Edited by Forest Hillbilly (29 Jan 2023 1.01pm)

She was of course famously attacked by Batman who sarcastically shouted 'T'Pau' whilst smashing a vase over her head. When she she queried 'don't you mean 'Kapow' he explained that he had China in his hand.

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ex hibitionist Hastings 15 Feb 23 12.20pm
Port Merion btw - esp as it's in Wales. be seeing you! [Link]
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Port Merion btw - esp as it's in Wales. be seeing you!

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