Green Web Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/faster-higher-stronger-the-olympic-training-regime-of--man-who-climbed-the-shard-7628059.html Quite shocking with the Olympics just round the corner and the threats of terrorist attacks looming, the City Of London has many 'private' streets and their own private Police force employed to police them and stop you protesting or taking pictures if they wish, but yet they can't stop some dude climbing UK's tallest tower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsar Chasm Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Quite how you prevent this from happening is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I am sure if the Shard was fully built, and not a construction site, he probably would never have got past the ground floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Security has always been shocking. I remember being able to get into the sub-basement of a major Manchester hotel which was used when Gordon Brown was crowned PM. We also managed to get onto several rooftops the same day. The police helicopter flew about but did nothing. As for construction Vs. complete, you'd be amazed at how you can stroll past security wearing a smart suit and your camera equipment in a briefcase. Security is only as good as the weakest link - which happens to be a security guard on minimum wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Web Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Security has always been shocking. I remember being able to get into the sub-basement of a major Manchester hotel which was used when Gordon Brown was crowned PM. We also managed to get onto several rooftops the same day. The police helicopter flew about but did nothing. As for construction Vs. complete, you'd be amazed at how you can stroll past security wearing a smart suit and your camera equipment in a briefcase. Security is only as good as the weakest link - which happens to be a security guard on minimum wage. As a bit of a urban explorer myself I've sometimes been amazed how easy it is to sneak into places, I recently manged to get into the Barbican estate, blatantly walked past security with strangers who had key fobs. Once in there i walked round for at least half an hour and could've easily have planted something like a bomb if i was that way inclined. I personally think it a lot of it depends on how you look, if you blend in and have a bit of cheek 9/10 times you'll be fine, If I had looked Muslim, or was black, or wore an Adidas tracksuit then I probably would have been arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsar Chasm Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 As a bit of a urban explorer myself I've sometimes been amazed how easy it is to sneak into places, I recently manged to get into the Barbican estate, blatantly walked past security with strangers who had key fobs. Once in there i walked round for at least half an hour and could've easily have planted something like a bomb if i was that way inclined. I personally think it a lot of it depends on how you look, if you blend in and have a bit of cheek 9/10 times you'll be fine, If I had looked Muslim, or was black, or wore an Adidas tracksuit then I probably would have been arrested. They're called shops and you're allowed in, that's how it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ sheffield Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 They're called shops and you're allowed in, that's how it works Not unless its Costco, then he has to find an adult to accompany him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsar Chasm Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Not unless its Costco, then he has to find an adult to accompany him. It's a bit hardcore for the lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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