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 Jun 17 2009, 04:45 PM
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ONE is the legendary megastructure of immense dimensions, designed to unite the speaking peoples of the world.
The other is the Tower of Babel. My colleagues gave decidedly mixed responses to my suggestion that Newbury's new cinema looks like Pieter Brueghel the Elder's 1543 oil painting of the Tower of Babel, but I'm convinced that there must be someone out there who agrees. For those who need brushing up on their bible stories, the people of the world built the Tower of Babel, dedicated to the glory of man, and so tall that it would reach the heavens. God destroyed it, scattered the population across the world, and never since have they spoken a common language. I can't remember what the moral of the story was, but I'm sure it was a good one. LiamNWN (Click on the pictures below to compare) 
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Jun 17 2009, 05:00 PM
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Number of downloads: 20 I would say the resemblence to this building is far more striking! |
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Jun 17 2009, 06:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
Yes... I see the resemblance (
 ).... maybe this is a good time to advertise Specsavers 
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Jun 18 2009, 10:19 AM
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Ah but did the Tower Of Babel sell popcorn or show Die Hard 57 (with a bath chair).
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Jun 27 2009, 06:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 554 Joined: 27-June 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 164 |
Does it really matter.The thing will be a financial white elephant anyway so within five years it will be pulled down and replaced with a block of oh so desirable flats.
If a single screen cinema couldn't be run successfully,what chance has a multi screen one -------------------- Rem tene verba sequentur
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| Guest_Bill1_* |
Jun 27 2009, 08:59 PM
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QUOTE (lordtup @ Jun 27 2009, 07:19 PM)  Does it really matter.The thing will be a financial white elephant anyway so within five years it will be pulled down and replaced with a block of oh so desirable flats. If a single screen cinema couldn't be run successfully,what chance has a multi screen one Oh good yet another cheery soul. |
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Jun 27 2009, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jun 27 2009, 09:59 PM) Oh good yet another cheery soul. Victor Meldrew does appear to be in the house.
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Jun 27 2009, 09:20 PM
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I'm going back to enjoying Glasto now.
Have a good evening all. |
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Jun 27 2009, 09:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jun 27 2009, 10:20 PM) I'm going back to enjoying Glasto now. Have a good evening all. I think Jacko is on the menu tonight.... enjoy your evening. 
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Jun 28 2009, 10:24 AM
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[quote name='GMR' date='Jun 27 2009, 10:37 PM' post='1626']
I think Jacko is on the menu tonight.... Eh? |
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Jun 28 2009, 10:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE Eh? You said you were going to watch "Glasto" on TV and according to the news a lot of bands where going to play a tribute to him; i.e. his is or his songs are on the menu. |
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Jun 28 2009, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Jun 28 2009, 11:32 AM) You said you were going to watch "Glasto" on TV and according to the news a lot of bands where going to play a tribute to him; i.e. his is or his songs are on the menu. Didn't really happen much. Dizzee Rascal sampled a couple of hits and apparently The Streets covered Billie Jean, but not much else. |
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Jun 28 2009, 10:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jun 28 2009, 11:35 AM) Didn't really happen much. Dizzee Rascal sampled a couple of hits and apparently The Streets covered Billie Jean, but not much else. Apart from that were there some good music? I heard some of it and what I heard was good. |
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| Guest_Bill1_* |
 Jun 28 2009, 10:40 AM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Jun 28 2009, 11:37 AM) Apart from that were there some good music? I heard some of it and what I heard was good. Outstanding stuff, as always. And it ain't over yet! |
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Jun 28 2009, 10:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jun 28 2009, 11:40 AM) Outstanding stuff, as always. And it ain't over yet! I believe it finishes tonight? |
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Jun 28 2009, 11:59 AM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Jun 28 2009, 11:44 AM) I believe it finishes tonight? Yep. With the recently reformed Blur headlining the Pyramid Stage. |
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