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Newbury's tallest (and ugliest?) building, BT exchange tower |
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Jun 11 2017, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE (je suis Charlie @ Jun 11 2017, 09:58 AM) So, let's get this right, you've got an empty building, full of cables, made out of copper, in Newbury. Hmm, fink I see a major business opportunity here. Not empty no, but much of it is. Fibre cables also. All would need to be diverted, without a break in service, to a new site. It all comes in through some big manholes in Bear Lane (and also through the aerials on the roof!). Oh and all the exchange, transmission, ADSL and cellular network equipment needs powering!
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Jun 11 2017, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Jun 11 2017, 07:16 PM) Not empty no, but much of it is. Fibre cables also. All would need to be diverted, without a break in service, to a new site. It all comes in through some big manholes in Bear Lane (and also through the aerials on the roof!). Oh and all the exchange, transmission, ADSL and cellular network equipment needs powering! Nah, no market for fibre, but copper! Bosh ! n the jobs a goodun.
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Jun 11 2017, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE (je suis Charlie @ Jun 11 2017, 03:49 PM) Talking of which, only just got off the phone to someone who does 'electric' gate installation. My disappointment was tangible when he explained that it only meant they opened and closed using said electricity. Anyone know if Amazon sell mantraps? Gotta keep the peasants out somehow. They are getting emboldened. Gated and electrified. With the appropriate warnings. Thats the way. Oh. And big vicious dogs. Release the hounds.....
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Jun 16 2017, 12:25 PM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Jun 11 2017, 07:16 PM) Not empty no, but much of it is. . Oh and all the exchange, transmission, ADSL and cellular network equipment needs powering! Most of it was empty 20 years back. Is the **** ********* still in the basement, or is that still classified information?
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Jun 16 2017, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Jun 16 2017, 01:25 PM) Most of it was empty 20 years back. Is the **** ********* still in the basement, or is that still classified information? Loch Ness Monster?
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Jun 16 2017, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Jun 16 2017, 01:25 PM) Most of it was empty 20 years back. Is the **** ********* still in the basement, or is that still classified information? No, that all went over 20 years ago!!
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Jun 16 2017, 05:05 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Jun 16 2017, 01:25 PM) Most of it was empty 20 years back. Is the **** ********* still in the basement, or is that still classified information? Labour MP?
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Jun 16 2017, 11:02 PM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Jun 16 2017, 05:16 PM) No, that all went over 20 years ago!! Don't remember seeing it removed....
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Oct 4 2017, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE (je suis Charlie @ Oct 4 2017, 08:06 AM) Ahhh, The Hanging Garden of Newbury, how sweet! People will travel miles, just to see it. Or maybe not. Of interest , when asked how much it would cost to clad it in an aesthetically pleasing shade of Hedera the reply was that though unknown a similar project cost £ 100,000. Now call me old fashioned but that seems an awful lot for a packet of seeds . Indeed if left long enough nature will do the job for you , but of course that would negate the need for some bright spark to forward the idea in the first place . As for the future of the building ? Well as it is now completely outdated little doubt a preservation order will be slapped on it shortly and it will become a tourist attraction along with heritage status .
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Oct 4 2017, 10:21 AM
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The inference that the Tory troops have a similarity with a parasitic creeper is a little harsh , as is the deference afforded to the "chosen one" . If I was JC, ( no2 ) , I would be concerned over being overtly worshipped in light of what the populace handed out to JC no 1. " He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy "
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Oct 4 2017, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE (je suis Charlie @ Oct 4 2017, 01:26 PM) Stop using overtly Christian metaphors please, you know it upsets Andy! Sorry don't know any other tooth fairy fables .
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Oct 4 2017, 03:36 PM
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I'm sure with a reasonable amount of spend the equipment in the building could be concentrated on the lower 2 or 3 floors. The rest could then either be demolished or turned into living accommodation. The "eyesore" could be masked with cladding. WHOOPS! A little controversial there! I wonder how fireproof a "living wall" is?
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