Going back to the original point, what right have we, who visit the area 15-20 times a year, for maybe three hours at a time and in general provide very little in the way of direct investment, to influence development in what is a much more deprived area than virtually all of us live in?
Any hope that the King Edward could be restored and used as the often mooted AVFC museum? I agree with Nev that preserving some of the Victorian/ Edwardian architecture adds to an environment rather than diminishing it.
Quote from: dave.woodhall on August 08, 2012, 12:55:56 PMGoing back to the original point, what right have we, who visit the area 15-20 times a year, for maybe three hours at a time and in general provide very little in the way of direct investment, to influence development in what is a much more deprived area than virtually all of us live in? If these pubs are not financially viable then so be it but I would just like the buildings to be retained and re-used in some way. I believe that beautiful buildings enhance our lives even if we only ever drive or walk past them, that was my beef with Island House. I'm aware that there is a cost issue with old buildings but if they can be saved, or at least not totally destroyed, it would benefit us all.
The Vine- best remembered by me for the eye catching luminous pieces of card dotted around the bar announcing the following:-NO DRUGS ON PREMISES - CHEESE ROLLS AVAILABLE WITH SALAD.It is that kind on incisive marketing that makes the British pub the envy of the world.