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I am only posting this as some forum members asked for it. A moderator can delete it if deemed inappropriate. Moreover, although this is a cycle route, much of it can be accessed via other transport methods. I will advise of bite-size chunks for members to digest rather than having to wade through lots of material in one go.
It is the geographer within me that determined the logical place to embark on such a journey was the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. If you want a classic example of how Brits cannot be trusted with engineering projects then the first section will have you laughing at the ineptitude. After all, it is only a sun dial ....

Coastal Pub Tour on Bicycles : Greenwich to West Thurrock

A Coastal Pub Tour on Bicycles with notes of Topography and Local History on Greenwich to West Thurrock
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I myself have no objection to it Kieron, but am not sure Birmingham Transport is the correct place, though, I suppose if you were riding a Birmingham -built bike, then there might be an obtuse argument for that place
 
www.midlandspubs.co.uk said:
I am only posting this as some forum members asked for it. A moderator can delete it if deemed inappropriate. Moreover, although this is a cycle route, much of it can be accessed via other transport methods. I will advise of bite-size chunks for members to digest rather than having to wade through lots of material in one go.
It is the geographer within me that determined the logical place to embark on such a journey was the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. If you want a classic example of how Brits cannot be trusted with engineering projects then the first section will have you laughing at the ineptitude. After all, it is only a sun dial ....

Coastal Pub Tour on Bicycles : Greenwich to West Thurrock

A Coastal Pub Tour on Bicycles with notes of Topography and Local History on Greenwich to West Thurrock
www.midlandspubs.co.uk www.midlandspubs.co.uk

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mikejee said:
Not sure Birmingham Transport is the correct place, though, I suppose if you were riding a Birmingham-built bike, then there might be an obtuse argument for that place.
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One is hand-built in Cradley Heath but I take your point Mike. However, there will be plenty of material that will be linked to Birmingham which I will highlight. I just thought it would be hidden away in the 'bicycles' section where it will not wreck the integrity of the forum.
 
One has gone, the other has survived. Considering Birmingham's record of pulling down much of its past glory, it is amazing that the portico-styled station building was retained.

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The Euston Arch was built to complement the Birmingham terminus. There were talks that the arch would be rebuilt as part of the HS2 works. Anyway, I mention this because the arch, designed by the architect Philip Hardwick, was built by William Cubitt. He was the man responsible for Cubitt Town, a planned development similar to that of John Brooke who was responsible for Ashted.
Cubitt Town is where we found ourselves after emerging from the Greenwich Foot Tunnel ....

Coastal Pub Tour on Bicycles : Greenwich to West Thurrock

A Coastal Pub Tour on Bicycles with notes of Topography and Local History on Greenwich to West Thurrock
www.midlandspubs.co.uk www.midlandspubs.co.uk
 
A bit overdressed for pulling pints? This is the sort of album you could find in that box lurking under the shelves of a charity shop amid the James Last LPs ... believe me, she was no Shirley Bassey. But if you are curious about the pub in which she regularly appeared check out :

Coastal Pub Tour on Bicycles : Greenwich to West Thurrock

A Coastal Pub Tour on Bicycles with notes of Topography and Local History on Greenwich to West Thurrock
www.midlandspubs.co.uk www.midlandspubs.co.uk

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