Pictures of England

Search:

Historic Towns & Picturesque Villages

Forums > General England Chat > The QE2, end of another era.
A picture of RyeBath AbbeyA picture of Bath AbbeyBag End?A picture of Barton Le ClayA picture of Barton Le Clay

The QE2, end of another era.

**Please support PoE by donating today - thank you**
< Prev 1 2
 
Forums > General England Chat > The QE2, end of another era.
Diana Sinclair
Diana Sinclair
Posts: 10119
Joined: 3rd Apr 2008
Location: USA
quotePosted at 20:23 on 13th November 2008
On 12th November 2008 08:42, Andy Edwards wrote:

I can't understand why our national heritage keeps dissappearing like this, can you?


It seems to be a universal problem Andy, and I agree, it's terribly sad.

Here in Salem we have the home of Nathaniel Bowditch, (He wrote Bowditch's American Practical Navigator, which became the western hemisphere shipping industry standard for the next century and a half. Bowditch's influence on the American Practical Navigator was so profound that to this day mariners refer to it simply as Bowditch.) it's on the block for demolition and the local historical society is fighting to keep it and to renovate it.

My question, is, why is it even an issue? It should be preserved and made into a house/museum without question. Where I see incredible historical value, others just see a rambling old building.

My favourite: Pictures  |  Towns  |  Attractions
Ron Brind
Ron Brind
Posts: 19041
Joined: 26th Oct 2003
Location: England
quotePosted at 21:12 on 13th November 2008
That's a real cute avatar Diana, almost says.....just try it matey!
My favourite: Pictures  |  Towns  |  Attractions
Andy Edwards
Andy Edwards
Posts: 1900
Joined: 14th Mar 2008
Location: UK
quotePosted at 21:47 on 13th November 2008
I love the new avatar Diana and I love the picture Stephanie, thanks a million for posting it! To think, no more QE2 gracing Southampton docks. It's as sad as Concorde being pensioned off.
My favourite: Pictures  |  Towns  |  Attractions
Diana Sinclair
Diana Sinclair
Posts: 10119
Joined: 3rd Apr 2008
Location: USA
quotePosted at 21:51 on 13th November 2008

The sun was right in my eyes! Yell LOL!!! WinkSmile

My favourite: Pictures  |  Towns  |  Attractions
Stephanie Jackson
Stephanie Jackson
Posts: 3911
Joined: 13th Apr 2008
Location: UK
quotePosted at 21:56 on 13th November 2008
On 13th November 2008 21:47, Andy Edwards wrote:
I love the new avatar Diana and I love the picture Stephanie, thanks a million for posting it! To think, no more QE2 gracing Southampton docks. It's as sad as Concorde being pensioned off.

I agree Andy - I hate it when they wreck our heritage. My Dad worked on the Concorde nose cone designs with Rolls Royce. He had some Concorde ties they gave him. I wish I still had them! He would have been so sad to hear of it's demise. I'm glad you like the picture - it was stuck solid in my old album so I had to scan it through the the shiny cover which is a shame but it gives you the idea at least! 
My favourite: Pictures  |  Towns  |  Attractions
 Please login to post to this thread...
< Prev 1 2
Forums > General England Chat > The QE2, end of another era.