Doxford gatehouse

PinzaC55 said:
"The structure, which dated back to 1903, was a reminder of Sunderland's glorious shipbuilding heritage. "

But who wants to be reminded of Sunderlands glorious heritage ? We have an "iconic" new bridge which might even win an award. That will show the rest of the world we mean business.
Click to expand...
Have you heard of Keel square?,bang in the middle of the town centre ?
 


Some of the people of Sunderland would twist on 21
Any development of Sunderland is a bad thing in their eyes, nobody has been interested in this building since the shipyards have closed, now why all the interest apart from a reason to argue that Sunderland Council doesn't care about the heritage of the City.
 
Chunk Love Sloth said:
Some of the people of Sunderland would twist on 21
Any development of Sunderland is a bad thing in their eyes, nobody has been interested in this building since the shipyards have closed, now why all the interest apart from a reason to argue that Sunderland Council doesn't care about the heritage of the City.
Click to expand...

Not sure that nobody was interested.

Report - - Doxford Engines Pallion Ship Builders 16/9/07 | Industrial Sites

Been meaning to check this place out for months since it was first done by Northern Exposure. Its a total time capsule, the circa 1970s office equipment and decor are in exceptionally untouched/unchaved condition. The front gate. IBM mainframe computer and telephone switch - really old...
www.28dayslater.co.uk www.28dayslater.co.uk
 
Chunk Love Sloth said:
Some of the people of Sunderland would twist on 21
Any development of Sunderland is a bad thing in their eyes, nobody has been interested in this building since the shipyards have closed, now why all the interest apart from a reason to argue that Sunderland Council doesn't care about the heritage of the City.
Click to expand...
Spot on - a couple of people rant on about the council always tearing down buildings and all of a sudden it's a pile in.
They've saved the only significant part of the building but they still have to moan on. Cretins.
 
Kevj said:
Looks excellent that. Hope they add a blue plaque for future generations to read.
Click to expand...

Usual comments from the usual deadbeats on the page include:

"Sunderland Council must of hired someone from Newcastle"

"Better than the concrete boxes on the Vaux site"

But there was plenty of sensible people posting how great they look.
 

Back
Top