Comments on: Battersea Powerstation

By: GazH (UK)

GazH (UK) — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:26:42 +0000

Currently being de- towered. Eventually. All 4 still up. Scaffolding inching up one.

As for biggest red brick structure: some people build some huge red brick BBQs in gardens these days!

A gypsy curse on our Ken if it doesn't reappear as is but cleaner.

By: Birdman of Malkatraz

Birdman of Malkatraz — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 07:31:00 +0000

I just found some proof for my Stockport Viaduct claims: taken from wikipedia:

“The viaduct, built in 1842, is the largest free-standing brick structure in Europe, containing a total of eleven million bricks.”

That’s a lot of bricks, bricks fans.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:49:25 +0000

Battersea Power Station was the setting of the Battle of Bosworth Field scene in Ian McKellan’s film of Richard III, which is definitely worth seeing.

By: OtterEven

OtterEven — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:20:50 +0000

Wasn’t the power station also in a quick, but funny, scene from “Help!” (the Beatles flick)?

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 18:47:06 +0000

“Soon it will all be gone” makes it sound like it will be demolished! Unless you’re referring to the huge open space. Of course, the Grade II listsed structure is going to be turned into the entertainment complex you describe. The first project went bust (but only after removing the roof!) so let’s hope the new developers have more success!

Giles Gilbert Scott also designed Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (no hi-res shot, but see here: http://jonathan.rawle.org/gallery/liverpool/ ) while his grandfather desiged the Midland hotel at the front of St Pancras station: Placemark: Google Maps / Google Earth

By: cacafuego

cacafuego — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 13:22:34 +0000

Just another brick in the wall.

By: Birdman of Malkatraz

Birdman of Malkatraz — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 07:06:52 +0000

I think this is the largest red brick structure in Europe if not the world - Placemark: Google Maps / Google Earth
Stockport Viaduct in, Stockport Greater Manchester.

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 05:35:48 +0000

Is that a blue airplane in/over the parking lot, just to the south?

By: Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 22:44:49 +0000

Another big red brick building (reputed to be the largest in Europe but I haven’t been able to confirm it) is Fort Dunlop in Birmingham.

Placemark: Google Maps / Google Earth

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 22:40:25 +0000

Lol! Thanks Stu, that was hilarious