Re: Think Tank Pictures
Loisand.... I didnt Im afraid get any pictures of Mill Parts?
Dennis, those aircraft make the hairs on my back stand on end, I was heartbroken that it's almost impossible to get a complete picture of either of them, theyre displayed "In Flight" as it were and because of the set out of the building finding a vantage point that isn't obstructed in some way is really quite difficult.
Peter I do suggest that if you can, you go see Think Tank and form your own opinions of the place, it might be it suits you, I mourn the passing of Newhall Street and still don't understand why it was decided to change the location of much of our heritage? But there must surely be some of you who will like the new place?
Graham I love modern homes and technology, each generation must surely bring it's own innovations to the table, but as you know I firmly believe that while we must live in the present, we should never ever forget our pasts, and should preserve everything that is practical to do so? Think Tank is a great place of innovation for the young, and thats how it should be, I just wish our heritage was displayed in perhaps a more dignified manner, not so each exhibit is seemingly on top or impeding the view of another?
Rowan I dont know about the move of The City Of Brum to Newhall Street.....it was for a long time stored at Newhall Street and I think they built the building around it? I can remember as a kid we used to look through a hole in the gates at the side of the science museum, it was all covered over, but occasionaly youd catch a peak of one of its huge wheels...........Someone will know I think and inform us. It's a Sir William Arthur Stanier, Coronation Class loco built I think in Crewe. I'm sure a few years ago we discussed this on the VB Forums so hopefully we will get an answer.