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NormK
bulkington
61 of 73  Sat 7th May 2016 11:38am  

Thanks Norman. That was a very sad day both for his parents and me and a belated thanks for trying, Sad Sad
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PeterB
Mount Nod
62 of 73  Sun 8th May 2016 6:41pm  

According to the Coventry Telegraph, the two remaining Webster's brickworks chimneys are due to be demolished next Sunday (15th May) sometime between 8am and noon. The article says they were 210ft and just under 100ft tall. Peter.
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Midland Red

63 of 73  Tue 10th May 2016 7:10pm  

Absolutely gutted that I shall miss this having visited the site four years ago - photos
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NormK
bulkington
64 of 73  Wed 11th May 2016 1:35pm  

I have had the misfortune of working by the big stack, it's always very cold and windy and I have been told its a vortex and is common around tall structures. So come Sunday it's payback time. Thumbs up
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NormK
bulkington
65 of 73  Sun 15th May 2016 8:47am  

The demolition of the two chimneys didn't happen today. It appears the council has issued a stop notice on it, for what reason I don't know. Cliff, you may get to see it after all Thumbs up
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mn757
Coventry
66 of 73  Sun 15th May 2016 9:28am  

'The reason for serving this notice is to ensure the potential retention or part retention of the Hoffman kiln and chimney as part of the redevelopment of the site' So says the Council's stop notice pinned to the barriers. Not sure how it can be retained given the serious cracks in the structure, they have already drilled the explosive holes.
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NormK
bulkington
67 of 73  Sun 15th May 2016 10:27am  

mn757. We must have missed each other this morning, in fact was that you talking to the Telegraph guy? We ought to have a badge so we can recognize each other. Back to the notice, I thought the Hoffman Kiln had already gone?
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mn757
Coventry
68 of 73  Sun 15th May 2016 10:40am  

Yes that was me, did we speak? I spoke to a gentleman whose wife's grandfather had helped build the chimney. I don't know about the kiln, I found the site notice somewhat ambiguous
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Midland Red

69 of 73  Sun 15th May 2016 10:59am  

On 15th May 2016 8:47am, NormK said: The demolition of the two chimneys didn't happen today. It appears the council has issued a stop notice on it, for what reason I don't know. Cliff, you may get to see it after all Thumbs up
Cheers
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NormK
bulkington
70 of 73  Sun 15th May 2016 11:31am  

On 15th May 2016 10:40am, mn757 said: Yes that was me, did we speak? I spoke to a gentleman whose wife's grandfather had helped build the chimney. I don't know about the kiln, I found the site notice somewhat ambiguous
I had a chat with the Telegraph guy 30 minutes before you, and had gone for a stroll along the canal. Had I known you were a member of HCF I would certainly have stopped for a chat. Ambiguous is the correct word, it's all gobbledygook to me. I only read the first one and that was enough. Maybe see you next time whenever that will be.
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NormK
bulkington
71 of 73  Sun 10th Jul 2016 2:56pm  

Just watched a video of the chimneys coming down. Disappointed that I hadn't heard of this taking place today Oh my
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PhiliPamInCoventry
Holbrooks
72 of 73  Sun 10th Jul 2016 3:51pm  

Hi Norm, Wave I certainly heard it early this morning. One continuous boom from where I live in Holbrooks. Sad Boom, they all fall down.
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Roger T
Torksey
73 of 73  Sun 10th Jul 2016 10:28pm  

Thanks for the chimneys Philip. I remember we used to use Webster`s Semi Engineering Bricks. Also thanks for the period look at the Telegraph generally, particularly interested in the rugby now that Wasps have come to town. But also had a go at the "famous icons" quiz - got 96% - told me I`m a wow at history! (real reason was I guessed correctly even I can tell the difference between Queen Elizabeth I and Anne Boleyn she`s the headless torso! Thumbs up ) I definitely feel at home on HFC.
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