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Forum: General Chat 15-05-2005, 19:29
Replies: 32
Views: 1,615
Posted By THOTH
Re: Blackpool

Ah well -- the not my fault syndrome rears its head again. I would think that most people from this area over the age of say twenty, are well aware of what Blackpool has to offer.

So why go if...
Forum: Heritage and History 15-05-2005, 09:58
Replies: 0
Views: 780
Posted By THOTH
Clearing up Day

Back in Accy once more and managed to "scrounge" some time on Uncle`s PC to allow me to clear up the Quizes I have posted,and to try and persuade him to carry on himself as I will be off again...
Forum: General Chat 15-05-2005, 08:55
Replies: 32
Views: 1,615
Posted By THOTH
Re: Blackpool

A serious question -- you were obviously aware about the sleaze on display in that area of Blackpool so why choose to walk in view of it all ?
Forum: General Chat 04-05-2005, 19:42
Replies: 27
Views: 923
Posted By THOTH
Re: VE day 60yrs of Freedom 8th May!

Glad someone has noticed that.

Just like to add a personal note.

There were thousands of us training for Operation Zipper on VE Day. This was the invasion of Malaya before tackling the...
Forum: General Chat 02-05-2005, 20:03
Replies: 25
Views: 972
Posted By THOTH
Re: Oh dear, Mr. Jones

Due to my present work location I am only able to have a good browse at weekends and have just come across the above.

I am realy very puzzled as to how one can be bullied by words and hope that...
Forum: Heritage and History 02-05-2005, 09:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By THOTH
From the Viaduct

Thought these may be of interest to a few members.
Forum: Heritage and History 02-05-2005, 09:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,036
Posted By THOTH
Re: THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-002

I know that the arrowed building is not very clear, in fact Gobsmacked said he couldn`t see the building ( try Specsavers or a duster on the monitor ) consider a smiley here.

However, just think...
Forum: General Chat 01-05-2005, 09:27
Replies: 53
Views: 1,749
Posted By THOTH
Re: News topic re doctor's appointments and targets

Here we go again -- moan moan moan --- whinge whinge whinge --- oh dear -- it is not MY fault that I am without tablets blah blah blah---.

What`s wrong with people today ?

Can they not...
Forum: Heritage and History 01-05-2005, 08:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,454
Posted By THOTH
Hippodrome

Further to the original Quiz No 4 here are three from Uncle Bert.
Forum: Heritage and History 01-05-2005, 05:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,291
Posted By THOTH
Re: Photo Quiz-004

It is the rear of the Hippodrome taken from the then Ellison`s Tenement now the site of Jewson`s yard.
Forum: Heritage and History 01-05-2005, 05:49
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By THOTH
Re: THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-003

My Uncle Bert says he has always believed it to be Jacob Street Mission, but there is a possibility that it started off as a Ragged School. ----- Over to you Atarah.
Forum: Heritage and History 01-05-2005, 05:45
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By THOTH
Re: THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-006

Gobsmacked gets the Oakleaf.
Forum: Heritage and History 01-05-2005, 05:43
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By THOTH
Re: THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-004

Not Osby Laundry Willow --- but do tell me where that is.

It is Peel Street Baptist Church.
Forum: Heritage and History 01-05-2005, 05:37
Replies: 5
Views: 827
Posted By THOTH
Re: THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-005

Ah well -- to be fair I reckon Gobsmacked, KSKH & Entwisi al can have an Oakleaf.
Forum: Heritage and History 01-05-2005, 05:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,036
Posted By THOTH
Re: THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-002

A question to Retlaw & Cashman -- are you saying that the arrowed building is Highams Mill ?
Forum: Heritage and History 19-04-2005, 20:15
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By THOTH
THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-006

Photo was taken with the use of a 300mm Telephoto Lens on a SLR Camera and of course creates a foreshortening effect.

The question is what has been blacked out ?
Forum: Heritage and History 19-04-2005, 20:09
Replies: 5
Views: 827
Posted By THOTH
THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-005

What is in the process of being demolished ?
Forum: Heritage and History 19-04-2005, 20:06
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By THOTH
THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-004

Another easy one from recent times.

What wording is missing off the sign ?
Forum: Heritage and History 19-04-2005, 20:01
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By THOTH
THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-003

This one taken more recently than the last one.

What was the original name of the marked building ?
Forum: Heritage and History 19-04-2005, 19:55
Replies: 10
Views: 1,036
Posted By THOTH
THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-002

Another two - parter.

Name of the Pub being demolished and the name of the arrowed building.
Forum: Heritage and History 19-04-2005, 19:50
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By THOTH
Re: THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-001

Atarah gets the Oakleaf -- and apologies for the delay in responding but that is due to the nature of my work. Rest assured that I do eventually get around to checking.
Forum: Heritage and History 16-04-2005, 16:41
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By THOTH
THOTH`s Oakleaf Quiz-001

Answer both parts to get your Oakleaf which will be added to A-Bob`s Tally.

A- The name which has been partly disfigured.

B- To which "organisation" does the building in the background belong...
Forum: Heritage and History 05-04-2005, 08:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,045
Posted By THOTH
Re: Photo Quiz-010

Spot on Ernie -- your reward in Oak Leaves will be with you in due course.
Forum: Heritage and History 05-04-2005, 08:37
Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Posted By THOTH
Re: Photo Quiz-009

So sorry for overlooking your correct answer. You will get the Oak Leaves when I have reached an agreement with A-Bob.
Forum: Heritage and History 05-04-2005, 08:34
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By THOTH
Re: Photo Quiz-007

Yes it is -- so once again I need to convert the 50,000 Ackers to Oak Leaves.
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