Grange Street, Clayton.

katex · 12-12-2011, 18:07

Just been down Grange Street. Concrete posts have been erected all the way down on the grass verge side. Presume to stop people parking on them.

They are only a few metres apart and are very approximately 2' high, 9" depth x 9" width on a concrete base. Large square reflectors at the top.
Gawd, they look awful. Sorry couldn't get a picture ... was dark.

A very pretty street turned ugly.

Surely, something a little more subtle could have been installed ?

jaysay · 12-12-2011, 18:17

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Originally Posted by katex

Just been down Grange Street. Concrete posts have been erected all the way down on the grass verge side. Presume to stop people parking on them.

They are only a few metres apart and are very approximately 2' high, 9" depth x 9" width on a concrete base. Large square reflectors at the top.
Gawd, they look awful. Sorry couldn't get a picture ... was dark.

A very pretty street turned ugly.

Surely, something a little more subtle could have been installed ?

Councils don't do subtle Kate

cashman · 12-12-2011, 18:38

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Originally Posted by katex

Just been down Grange Street. Concrete posts have been erected all the way down on the grass verge side. Presume to stop people parking on them.

They are only a few metres apart and are very approximately 2' high, 9" depth x 9" width on a concrete base. Large square reflectors at the top.
Gawd, they look awful. Sorry couldn't get a picture ... was dark.

A very pretty street turned ugly.

Surely, something a little more subtle could have been installed ?

Well Kate the "Enola Gay" apart,how could yeh improve Clayton?

jaysay · 12-12-2011, 18:43

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Originally Posted by cashman

Well Kate the "Enola Gay" apart,how could yeh improve Clayton?

Ya daft sod, weed myself again

Margaret Pilkington · 12-12-2011, 19:16

Some parts of Clayton are very pretty.....and Grange St faces the park and is a very pleasant street....or was until they put these posts in place....I haven't seen them, may have a look and take some pics tomorrow or Wednesday.

katex · 12-12-2011, 19:23

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Some parts of Clayton are very pretty.....and Grange St faces the park and is a very pleasant street....or was until they put these posts in place....I haven't seen them, may have a look and take some pics tomorrow or Wednesday.

Eeew, yes please, was going to go back in the morning to take a picture.
Would appreciate your opinion, sure it is not me just being a grouch.

Have you seen the square lit up with the Christmas decorations ? They are very subtle and tasteful (Jaysay ...

), best in Hyndburn, I reckon.

Margaret Pilkington · 12-12-2011, 21:03

Yes, I walked down to the post office on Friday........understated...not flashy at all, yes subtle covers it Kate.

I think it might be Wednesday when I go and take pics.....I know this is going to sound really 'wimpy'....but my camera doesn't much like going out in the rain...especially if it is blowing as well(no, that isn't quite true....I don't like taking my camera out in the rain....don't like the wet getting to it).

katex · 12-12-2011, 21:35

S'okay, I will go anyway.

Not sure, who will take an interest on here though.
Sometimes think we are the poor relations if we don't have an Accy or Ossie address... goes off with a downtrodden expression ...

jaysay · 13-12-2011, 08:45

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Originally Posted by katex

S'okay, I will go anyway.

Not sure, who will take an interest on here though.
Sometimes think we are the poor relations if we don't have an Accy or Ossie address... goes off with a downtrodden expression ...

Me thinks the lady overreacts

katex · 13-12-2011, 10:46

I know, Jaysay, I'm a right Drama Queen.

Just defending my town like ... late night posting plus a couple of glasses of wine. Sorry.

katex · 13-12-2011, 17:34

These are 'em. They are wood, by the way, not concrete. Probably weather a little, but a bit much in my opinion. Maybe the residents are happy with them ?

Wanted to get a shot from the church, but couldn't park up ... LOL.

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Margaret Pilkington · 13-12-2011, 17:37

I took some shots today too, just haven't down loaded them yet.

AccyMad · 13-12-2011, 17:48

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Originally Posted by cashman

Well Kate the "Enola Gay" apart,how could yeh improve Clayton?

Behave you, I'm a Claytoner - born & bred - & there's nowt wrong with it, often wish I still lived there but then it would be more of a trek to go & watch Stanley

MargaretR · 13-12-2011, 17:56

They are reasonable substitutes for public seating. I wouldn't hesitate to perch on one for a rest.

That's a long lane and I wouldn't make it to the end without perching on one or two en route.

jaysay · 13-12-2011, 17:57

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Originally Posted by katex

I know, Jaysay, I'm a right Drama Queen.

Just defending my town like ... late night posting plus a couple of glasses of wine. Sorry.

Nout wrong wi a couple of glasses of win lass