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Post by SE13 on Feb 15, 2008 5:15:41 GMT
A single part question today, as we ease toward the weekend.  *Click for larger version* |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2008 6:56:42 GMT
Haven't got a clue but looks pretty!
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Post by metman on Feb 15, 2008 9:03:16 GMT
Queensbury. Not sure about the lovely background tho!
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Post by bassmike on Feb 15, 2008 12:07:37 GMT
southgate?
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Post by hotelinspector on Feb 15, 2008 12:08:22 GMT
Queensbury!, but unsure about the lovely background. City Airport? Dunno.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2008 12:20:41 GMT
Queensbury - LU own the road 'Queensbury Circus' where that sign still stands today.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2008 12:24:31 GMT
Is that a quote from Mr Curling? ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2008 12:26:45 GMT
Is that a quote from Mr Curling? ;D No - it was slightly too articulate and thought through though ;D It was because the Met. built the station and the buildings above it. As Queensbury was effectively countryside at the time the Met. built some roads around the station. |
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Post by Chris M on Feb 15, 2008 12:33:06 GMT
I'm not saying anything about whether any of you are correct or not, but the Met chose to call the area "Queensbury" simply because it fits nicely with "Kingsbury" one stop down the line.
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Post by metman on Feb 15, 2008 12:47:25 GMT
The original Queensbury station was opened by London Transport in 1934 and the original wooden platforms were replaced in the art deco rebuild sometime later!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2008 15:30:08 GMT
Barnes Nature Reserve thingymajigg for the background, the rotunda can be Southgate. I'm not going to argue/agree/disagree with anyone! ;D
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Post by Ben on Feb 15, 2008 16:46:19 GMT
Wasn't it named because of a competition in a national paper?
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Post by Chris M on Feb 15, 2008 19:52:15 GMT
Wasn't it named because of a competition in a national paper? the book I have/had on the meaning of place names in the British Isles didn't mention that. (and before anyone mentions it, no it isn't The Meaning of Liff!) |
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Post by metman on Feb 15, 2008 20:26:11 GMT
I think it was LT looking for an easy name! None of this Northwood Hills style competition lark!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2008 20:34:12 GMT
Its that 5 guineas worth? ;D
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Post by railtechnician on Feb 16, 2008 2:01:30 GMT
Barnes Nature Reserve thingymajigg for the background, the rotunda can be Southgate. I'm not going to argue/agree/disagree with anyone! ;D Southgate is similar but quite different! |
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Post by SE13 on Feb 16, 2008 7:16:48 GMT
The location is Queensbury, it's The LT totem outside:  *Click for larger version* The background, no-one got.  *Click for larger version* Let's see if anyone can get it from this picture. |
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