that bitOriginally Posted by Waterways
Originally Posted by Louis
Yeah yeah!! Louis, He beleived the apocolypse was upon us, But he provided much needed jobs to the poorest quarters in this city while it had some of the poorest boroughs in the devoloped world, and the highest infant mortality rate in the entire world .
Originally Posted by Waterways
Its a homegrown history, and a massive tourist attraction.
And the Waterloo tunnel ?....... illegally walked ?....... where was it illegal, was it due to H&S issues perchance?
And was'nt the tunnel once considered in regards as a new through-fare into the city centre...
And who is going to re-open this tunnel?, British Rail ?
It's private propertyOriginally Posted by FKoE
It wasAnd was'nt the tunnel once considered in regards as a new through-fare into the city centre...
[/QUOTE]And who is going to re-open this tunnel?, British Rail ?
The Wapping Tunnel emerges opposite Queens Dock from Edge Hill. It crosses the tunnel from Garston to Central Station at Gt Georges St/Duke St - only feet between them
There was proposals to join the two so trains can head east to Edge Hill and West to Queens Dock, and dig out a station at the University.
There was also a proposal that trains would emerge from the tunnel and rise on an elevated bridge over the Dock Road and into Kings Dock.
Another was trains emerging from the tunnel and travel on a new Overhead along the same route and join the northern line further up around the Waterloo Tunnel entrance. An over head tarion gantry would spoil views, so I don't like this one.
The Waterloo Tunnel was proposed to take trains on the Northern line to Edge Hill and beyond. Trains emerging could go north or south and a station there for Central Docks. Also a station could be cut into the tunnel at any point along its length. One was proposed near to Everton and have EFCs stadium on the park. The park is a desolate open space – an after thought.
Any ideas?
Any Idea's ?
Yeah, that took you the last half hour too google that.....
My suggestion is we should'nt have trashed Edge Lane, when there was a perfect route into the city-centre already laying under our feet.
It saddens me to think someone could dismiss what has been achieved here in such a casual & cavalier way.Firstly as far as i'm aware we don't know what his reasons were for building these tunnels.But it begs the question why would people go to all this trouble & hard work for no good reason at all.This could become a really big tourist magnet in years to come & who knows they may well be put to even better use one day.
I for one would feel safe down there.I've got more faith in his work than of his modern contemporaries.
I sincerely hope this project & it's dedicated team get the recognition they deserve.
Finally i love how everything was displayed & would like to send my thanks to everyone who posted the photos & videos from this unique day out.
Last edited by Terry; 07-10-2006 at 11:06 PM. Reason: deleted a couple of words
You made that up. Intimidated by knowledge I see.Originally Posted by FKoE
Edge Lane Station?My suggestion is we should'nt have trashed Edge Lane, when there was a perfect route into the city-centre already laying under our feet.
Last edited by Waterways; 07-11-2006 at 12:12 AM.
There was no reason at all. No one in nearly 200 years has figured out what the hell they were for. To keep people occupied was the only reason that has emerged.Originally Posted by Terry
You may be right. As are the equally useless as the pyramids. But there is no mystique at how the tunnels were built.This could become a really big tourist magnet in years to come & who knows they may well be put to even better use one day.
Same here.I for one would feel safe down there.I've got more faith in his work than of his modern contemporaries.
I sincerely hope this project & it's dedicated team get the recognition they deserve.
Finally i love how everything was displayed & would like to send my thanks to everyone who posted the photos & videos from this unique day out.
Last edited by Waterways; 07-11-2006 at 12:47 AM.
Originally Posted by Waterways
Government says yes to Edge Lane gateway
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new gateway to Liverpool were given the green light last night by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.
Nearly 500 homes and 24 businesses will be demolished due to huge expansion plans for Edge Lane.
I can't see how that can use the Williamson tunnels.Originally Posted by FKoE
Originally Posted by Kev
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