Site Supporter only1swanny Posted February 12 Site Supporter Share Posted February 12 Done that run well too many times recently driving back from my brothers boat. Cambridge is signposted, as us Newcastle at one point. I'm 99% sure on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 12 Site Supporter Share Posted February 12 53 minutes ago, only1swanny said: Done that run well too many times recently driving back from my brothers boat. Cambridge is signposted, as us Newcastle at one point. I'm 99% sure on those. I’m not convinced on a drive from Leeds southbound you’d see a Newcastle sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 30 minutes ago, MickyD said: I’m not convinced on a drive from Leeds southbound you’d see a Newcastle sign Tbf I included going North too. Otherwise there would not be a Leeds sign, not sure about Newcastle though as the M1 does not go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanGreavsie Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 When I first moved to th'east midlands the A50 wasn't open so all trips to the game would be via M1 up to Leeds. Always made me laugh to see a sign (as heading south not long after you get on to it from M62). Very informative. Just said "Barnsley. London". As if to the Yorkies Barnsley was centre of all and then they reluctantly added "that there London". Do you still see signs for Billing Aquadrome south of here? I wonder if it's improved since this: Shit, Thieving Hotels. - Page 2 - Behind The Stands - Wanderers Ways. Neil Thompson 1961-2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 11 minutes ago, SatanGreavsie said: When I first moved to th'east midlands the A50 wasn't open so all trips to the game would be via M1 up to Leeds. Always made me laugh to see a sign (as heading south not long after you get on to it from M62). Very informative. Just said "Barnsley. London". As if to the Yorkies Barnsley was centre of all and then they reluctantly added "that there London". Do you still see signs for Billing Aquadrome south of here? I wonder if it's improved since this: Shit, Thieving Hotels. - Page 2 - Behind The Stands - Wanderers Ways. Neil Thompson 1961-2021 Ha ha always sticks in my head Billing Aqaudrome from working in Northampton years ago. As does Stapley Water Gardens and Lumbertubbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakey Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 There's a butchers in East Ardsley just before the M1. Used to have a sign in the window "last butchers before the M1". Correct, but never understood the relevance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 18 hours ago, DirtySanchez said: Charing Cross (/ˈtʃærɪŋ/ CHARR-ing)[1] is a junction in Westminster, London, England, where six routes meet. Since the early 19th century, Charing Cross has been the notional "centre of London" and became the point from which distances from London are measured. Top googling 😉 Went on one of hose history walks a while back - was a bit geeky but interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Trotter Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Loosely linked to the the M1 and That Thur London chat: The guns of HMS Belfast are pointed at London Gateway services on the M1. https://londonist.com/2015/02/why-do-the-guns-of-hms-belfast-point-at-a-motorway-service-station Can confirm both are outside the congestion charge zone. Phew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanGreavsie Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 9 hours ago, SatanGreavsie said: When I first moved to th'east midlands the A50 wasn't open so all trips to the game would be via M1 up to Leeds. Always made me laugh to see a sign (as heading south not long after you get on to it from M62). Very informative. Just said "Barnsley. London". As if to the Yorkies Barnsley was centre of all and then they reluctantly added "that there London". Do you still see signs for Billing Aquadrome south of here? I wonder if it's improved since this: Shit, Thieving Hotels. - Page 2 - Behind The Stands - Wanderers Ways. Neil Thompson 1961-2021 Found it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanGreavsie Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 9 hours ago, gonzo said: Ha ha always sticks in my head Billing Aqaudrome from working in Northampton years ago. As does Stapley Water Gardens and Lumbertubbs. If Tripadvisor is anything to go by it hasn't improved! : The Chernobyl of holiday parks! This resort is reminiscent of Prepyat Fair, the abandoned funfair overlooking the polluted lake of Chernobyl. Apart from a recently-added facility (The Venue) in the centre (a little like the arrival of Chernobyl's Sarcophagus), there has been no investment in years; this is a sad, aging resort creaking under the weight of its own administration, poor hygiene - and the sort of guests that don't appear to care. So, in the effort to escape the onslaught of bingo, arcade machines and edgy drunkenness, we ventured outside. Here, smoking is so prevalent (no area for non-smokers appeared to exist - or at least, be respected) that I couldn't take the kids out for air. Approaching the back of the building (which also houses the swimming pool), the smell shifted from tobacco to the sweet waft of what appeared to be an unusual blend of pool chlorine and marijuana. We then walked past a fight in progress in our quest for a cleaner toilet. Did I mention it was only 9pm? Meanwhile, standing in huge shallow yellow puddles at the steel urinal trough, a (smoking) gentleman beside me dropped his cigarettes into the drain - which was backed up with urine. No problem: he simply fished the packet out with his hand, shook it, and put the box back in his pocket. In summary, if you fancy exploring a holiday site frozen in time [the 1980's, just after No. 4 Reactor exploded], getting drunk and vomiting over yourself, or holding in your poo for days on end, I can thoroughly recommend Billing Aquadome. It really will leave an indelible memory. But if you've got kids, enjoy clean facilities, and expect a holiday resort to invest in its own upkeep, you may want to give this one a wide berth. Late at night after reception closed caravans would come on the field and disappear before reception opened ( security are you too frightened or are you being slipped a little bribe to ignore what is going on?) We didn’t go out anywhere as we were worried about leaving our property alone. Seriously it’s a joke! Date of stay: May 2023 Trip type: Travelled as a couple Room Tip: Choose.somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottm_Wanderer Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 there might be an Oxford (M40) sign near Northampton How about (Newport) ...OK it's Newport Pagnell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 13/02/2024 at 18:51, SatanGreavsie said: If Tripadvisor is anything to go by it hasn't improved! : The Chernobyl of holiday parks! This resort is reminiscent of Prepyat Fair, the abandoned funfair overlooking the polluted lake of Chernobyl. Apart from a recently-added facility (The Venue) in the centre (a little like the arrival of Chernobyl's Sarcophagus), there has been no investment in years; this is a sad, aging resort creaking under the weight of its own administration, poor hygiene - and the sort of guests that don't appear to care. So, in the effort to escape the onslaught of bingo, arcade machines and edgy drunkenness, we ventured outside. Here, smoking is so prevalent (no area for non-smokers appeared to exist - or at least, be respected) that I couldn't take the kids out for air. Approaching the back of the building (which also houses the swimming pool), the smell shifted from tobacco to the sweet waft of what appeared to be an unusual blend of pool chlorine and marijuana. We then walked past a fight in progress in our quest for a cleaner toilet. Did I mention it was only 9pm? Meanwhile, standing in huge shallow yellow puddles at the steel urinal trough, a (smoking) gentleman beside me dropped his cigarettes into the drain - which was backed up with urine. No problem: he simply fished the packet out with his hand, shook it, and put the box back in his pocket. In summary, if you fancy exploring a holiday site frozen in time [the 1980's, just after No. 4 Reactor exploded], getting drunk and vomiting over yourself, or holding in your poo for days on end, I can thoroughly recommend Billing Aquadome. It really will leave an indelible memory. But if you've got kids, enjoy clean facilities, and expect a holiday resort to invest in its own upkeep, you may want to give this one a wide berth. Late at night after reception closed caravans would come on the field and disappear before reception opened ( security are you too frightened or are you being slipped a little bribe to ignore what is going on?) We didn’t go out anywhere as we were worried about leaving our property alone. Seriously it’s a joke! Date of stay: May 2023 Trip type: Travelled as a couple Room Tip: Choose.somewhere else. Different level you mate haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanGreavsie Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 42 minutes ago, gonzo said: Different level you mate haha Thing is, they're all genuine and there's plenty more. Almost makes me want to go 🙂 Sounds like a great place for a fly on the wall documentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 29 minutes ago, SatanGreavsie said: Thing is, they're all genuine and there's plenty more. Almost makes me want to go 🙂 Sounds like a great place for a fly on the wall documentary. It suffered badly in the recent floods too. Sounds like it won't have much noticed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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