Post by: The Edge on March 22, 2022, 11:41:59 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 22, 2022, 12:37:18 PM
Post by: eamonn on March 22, 2022, 12:45:20 PM
Post by: littleoldme on March 22, 2022, 06:55:01 PM
Post by: The Edge on March 22, 2022, 07:21:22 PM
Used to fetch coke from Windsor Street in an old pram many year's ago, 66/67 thereabouts, was a nice diversion from everyday family crap, there was also a tyre repair/fitting place nearby, went there a few time's to get a plug put in one of the old man's tyre's, was cheaper than getting new.You might have to explain what you mean by "coke" to the younger members on here ;) used to get ours from the Crawford St depot. Good old days eh.
Post by: N'ZMAV on March 22, 2022, 07:36:52 PM
They have started dismantling the massive claret and blue gasholders at Windsor Street. Absolute end of an era. The skyline of Aston/Nechells will never be the same.that's a shame.
Post by: darren woolley on March 23, 2022, 11:27:17 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 23, 2022, 11:31:30 AM
Post by: Clark W Griswold on March 23, 2022, 11:59:28 AM
No strong feeling on the dismantling of the gas holders but I do think it's unfortunate that this thread is showing up in the H&V Index as "Re : Claret and Blue gash..."
Snigger.
Yes it does!
Post by: dave shelley on March 23, 2022, 12:21:43 PM
Can someone more informed than me about these things explain what it is about the Burgher's of Birmingham past and present all seem to think it fit and proper to continuosly see fit to destroy our architectural and industrial heritage?
Post by: Chap on March 23, 2022, 01:01:21 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on March 23, 2022, 01:06:38 PM
I was trying to explain to my wife how those gasometer's have been such an integral part of my childhood, youth and adulthood perception of the skyline of Birmingham. More iconic than the Rotunda imo.
Can someone more informed than me about these things explain what it is about the Burgher's of Birmingham past and present all seem to think it fit and proper to continuosly see fit to destroy our architectural and industrial heritage?
I’m guessing they are taking up a large piece of prime development land earmarked for regeneration.
Post by: dave shelley on March 23, 2022, 01:22:25 PM
I was trying to explain to my wife how those gasometer's have been such an integral part of my childhood, youth and adulthood perception of the skyline of Birmingham. More iconic than the Rotunda imo.
Can someone more informed than me about these things explain what it is about the Burgher's of Birmingham past and present all seem to think it fit and proper to continuosly see fit to destroy our architectural and industrial heritage?
I’m guessing they are taking up a large piece of prime development land earmarked for regeneration.
I'm cynical enough to know that and also suggest (allegedly) not just a smidgen of corruption. It has to stop!
Post by: Chap on March 23, 2022, 01:25:54 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on March 23, 2022, 05:26:48 PM
I was trying to explain to my wife how those gasometer's have been such an integral part of my childhood, youth and adulthood perception of the skyline of Birmingham. More iconic than the Rotunda imo.
Can someone more informed than me about these things explain what it is about the Burgher's of Birmingham past and present all seem to think it fit and proper to continuosly see fit to destroy our architectural and industrial heritage?
I’m guessing they are taking up a large piece of prime development land earmarked for regeneration.
I'm cynical enough to know that and also suggest (allegedly) not just a smidgen of corruption. It has to stop!
Whilst they remind a few of childhood, they are no longer used, are of no architectural interest and sit on a large piece of prime development land.
I’m not seeing a particularly good reason for not pulling them down, apart from the colours.
Post by: dave shelley on March 23, 2022, 06:08:30 PM
Post by: The Edge on March 24, 2022, 11:29:56 AM
Genuine question. What's the difference between the gasometers in Nechells and those at the Oval cricket ground in London which are Grade 11 listed buildings? Those in London are approx thirty years older which, in the overall scheme of things is nothing.Good question. The ones at the Oval look the same just a different colour. Maybe there's an influential blue nose on BCC who's getting them taken down just because he can.
Post by: Bad English on March 24, 2022, 11:36:29 AM
an influential blue noseGood use of oxymoron.
Post by: rjp on March 24, 2022, 12:32:58 PM
Post by: cdward on March 24, 2022, 04:26:49 PM
(https://omahonypike.ie/media/project/47/2017-11-30.10-33-01.o_mahony_pike-the_gasworks-04.jpg.1800x0_q99_crop.jpg)
(https://omahonypike.ie/media/project/47/2019-02-11.17-16-14.o_mahony_pike-the_gasworks-11.jpg.1800x0_q99_crop.jpg)
The old GasWorks building in Dublin, converted to residential apartments, not far from Lansdowne Road (Aviva stadium)
Post by: DC1874 on March 24, 2022, 05:02:27 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 24, 2022, 05:09:25 PM
Post by: The Edge on March 24, 2022, 05:25:11 PM
What's an oxy?an influential blue noseGood use of oxymoron.
Post by: The Edge on March 24, 2022, 05:26:36 PM
I like those. Much more imaginative than just wrecking everything.True but this is Birmingham City Council we're talking about
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 24, 2022, 05:45:31 PM
What's an oxy?an influential blue noseGood use of oxymoron.
Someone that talks a load of bull.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 24, 2022, 06:49:05 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 24, 2022, 08:49:26 PM
More to do with National Grid than BCC.Genuine question. What's the difference between the gasometers in Nechells and those at the Oval cricket ground in London which are Grade 11 listed buildings? Those in London are approx thirty years older which, in the overall scheme of things is nothing.Good question. The ones at the Oval look the same just a different colour. Maybe there's an influential blue nose on BCC who's getting them taken down just because he can.