Fearful Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I lived there for six months about 10 years ago. The flats were a decent size and the view over the city was amazing. However the lifts and stairwells always smelled of urine. I once got stuck in one of the lifts for about 2 hours, that was fun . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_hydro Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 can I just check with the people that seem to know about this, is the demolition still scheduled for this Sunday at 12? see you there everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotPhil Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I believe so. I shall be there. Also, did this thread get resurrected from the archives, or did my search the other day just not turn it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiesh Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I hope so......I haven't seen any notices at the tram stops though yet...they normally stop the trams running apprx 30 minutes before etc....... We went there on Sunday to see if any signs up etc and check out which side best to stand....I can't wait.........BOOOM!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I think they have put all the explosives on already, certain columns are wrapped in black plastic. The view will be much better for those new flats once it's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobbo Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Good views will be had from the railway bridge on Heeley Bank Road - adjacent to B&Q. To get closer, you will need to be on the grassed open space on Norfolk Park below the old Kenninghall site. It's on Sunday 24 April at noon. Get there earlier. Expect crowds of thousands for this last blow-down of the Norfolk Park tower blocks. Boom Boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie_shef Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Is there any chance some of the Norfolk Park residents will be blown up with their building... I will pay money to see it happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosywolf Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Considering that the last residents in the block were elderly and vulnerable, and on the whole lovely people, Eddie_Sheff...that comment sucks. Also considering the number of people I know who live on the estate who are amazing, community-minded, and caring and have seen their new 'dream estate' slowly go downhill over the last 30 years while they have struggled to maintain it and any community spirit they could, it's in pretty poor taste. Yep, there are some spectacularly grotty people living there, too, but that sort seem to get everywhere. I've certainly worked in far worse areas with far worse people. I'll be at the blow down (again, baby arrival allowing). We;ve even managed to get VIP passes to the marquee. I'll try and remember the camera. RIP Grange, the last of the 15... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Originally posted by Eddie_shef Is there any chance some of the Norfolk Park residents will be blown up with their building... I will pay money to see it happen Always nice to see a newbie have something pleasant and constructive to say! Welcome, I'm sure you'll make friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobbo Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Originally posted by Eddie_shef Is there any chance some of the Norfolk Park residents will be blown up with their building... I will pay money to see it happen Don't worry about this remark Kristian, I detect that our newbie is still growing up, and this is a just a silly, offensive, juvenile remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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