whitehorses Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 is it just me or can anyone else see the face at the bottom of the picture on escalator 1,freaky. Yeah, I saw it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapthrillz Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 is it just me or can anyone else see the face at the bottom of the picture on escalator 1,freaky. yeah isn't it great! It kinda reminds me of something Banksy would of captured or created if he'd been around back then. I love it when people capture these kind of images, and probably without intending to? This is just one more reason why Sheffield needs to be creative and uncover the purpose built hole in the road again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidinsheff Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 is it just me or can anyone else see the face at the bottom of the picture on escalator 1,freaky. Yep I can see a chunky face too - looks like Hollywood's version of Frankenstein's Monster. I only remember the HITR when it was in a state of neglect and can recall the stench of urine and the litter as well as the filthy state of the fish tanks. It is a pity Simon Thurley was only in his nappies at that time and not Chief Executive for English Heritage or he may have been inclined to slap a Grade II listing on it like he has the Hyde Park Flats and then the Council would have had to come up with the goods and sort it out. What a unique and futuristic feature it could have been. Oh well, c'est le vie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagerlil Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The face on the escalator is weird and freaky! LOVED the pics though brought back happy childhood memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratrace Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I wonder if THITR would have been looked at more sympathetically by the Council if Meadowhall had never happened, and upgraded it rather than filled it in. I personally think Meadowhall has been an absolute disaster for Sheffield and the city centre in particular, it has sucked out so much of the vibrancy of the city centre. I remember going to town on a Sat in the late 70's early 80's and there would be so many people around it was unbelievable, a far cry to how it is today. Have only been to Meadowhall once and hated it.Could have been anywhere. I much prefer to shop in the city centre even now,as there are still some good shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobblywill Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 There was also a record shop down there in the 70's. Anyone else remember that? I remember being allowed to go to town for the first time with my mates when I was about 9 (things were safer back then) and buying my first record which was (wait for it!) Bang Bang by B.A. Robertson!!! where was the record shop situated in hole in the road. I can't remember it and i'm racking my brains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 where was the record shop situated in hole in the road. I can't remember it and i'm racking my brains ....could have been "Tandy"s ..the first shop down the slope from Fitzalan Square . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishall Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I left Sheffield in the mid 60s and on a later visit was impressed by THINR, shame it was neglected, I think it should have been expanded/improved/cleaned up as it would still be quite unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Maltby Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Yeah, something like that.....just another example of councils doing what they think is best for all concerned....with or without the publics' approval, be a better idea to fill them in an run a few trams over them if you ask me......arrogant prks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Maltby Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Lay off the weed dude..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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