iris123 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) Excuse my ignorance on this,but what is to be achieved from getting the stadium listed as an historic building? Ok,i can understand that it then can't be pulled down,but surely there needs to be someone who actually wants to fund its restoration?That is going to cost a packet.Or does the funds come from the government for this?And even if the stadium is restored,would it be a full scale restoration or just the fascade and what is within could be used for something other than sport to help fund the restoration? I am just wondering whether just listing the stadium doesn't neccesarily mean any sport or at least none of those associated with the stadium will continue.That all depends surely on who takes over the stadium and whether any promoters can come up with what will probably be raised rents to pay for the place etc. Sounds great that the place could be saved,but could it end up being too expensive to restore and then end up being used for dogs and stock cars? Spot on gustix. :approve: I look forward to reading more interesting stuff about the 'Dons' in days gone by. As Sid says - "keep it going". But on the relevant thread of course.Especially as gustix is asking for BSF users to keep some of his threads on theme elsewhere Edited April 11, 2017 by iris123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Excuse my ignorance on this,but what is to be achieved from getting the stadium listed as an historic building? Ok,i can understand that it then can't be pulled down,but surely there needs to be someone who actually wants to fund its restoration?That is going to cost a packet.Or does the funds come from the government for this?And even if the stadium is restored,would it be a full scale restoration or just the fascade and what is within could be used for something other than sport to help fund the restoration? I am just wondering whether just listing the stadium doesn't neccesarily mean any sport or at least none of those associated with the stadium will continue.That all depends surely on who takes over the stadium and whether any promoters can come up with what will probably be raised rents to pay for the place etc. Sounds great that the place could be saved,but could it end up being too expensive to restore and then end up being used for dogs and stock cars? But on the relavant thread of course.Especially as gustix is asking for BSF users to keep some of his threads on theme elsewhere That should be a good thing. If Stocks and Dogs can run successfully - so could Speedway, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 That should be a good thing. If Stocks and Dogs can run successfully - so could Speedway, surely? Would of course hope so.I am just wondering how this is supposed to pan out.Just listing the stadium doesn't save its sporting use does it?Can it still be turned into something else as long as the main part of the stadium is kept intact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Would of course hope so.I am just wondering how this is supposed to pan out.Just listing the stadium doesn't save its sporting use does it?Can it still be turned into something else as long as the main part of the stadium is kept intact? I must admit - I don't know about that. Perhaps someone can help on this? It would be interesting to know the answers to those questions that you pose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) I must admit - I don't know about that. Perhaps someone can help on this? It would be interesting to know the answers to those questions that you pose. Just using the example of the beautiful Hoover Building in London,i see that it has now been turned into a Tesco's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Building And of course there is the Battersea Power Station saga,where the fascade has been saved,but years and years of discussions on what the building will house https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battersea_Power_Station Also just came to me,Arsenal Stadium,which is of course far more architecturally beautiful has also been redeveloped whilst keeping the some of the exterior and some parts of the stadium.Other parts though were demolished and it is not used for sporting events any more!!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_Stadium I am also no expert,but i think restoring an old stadium is far more expensive than building a new one.Plus you then have the added restrictions on what can and can't be done,once a building is listed Edited April 11, 2017 by iris123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 From my time working at the stadium, I know the place was loaded with asbestos. Whether this has been removed since I left in 2002, I do not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Just using the example of the beautiful Hoover Building in London,i see that it has now been turned into a Tesco's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Building And of course there is the Battersea Power Station saga,where the fascade has been saved,but years and years of discussions on what the building will house https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battersea_Power_Station Also just came to me,Arsenal Stadium,which is of course far more architecturally beautiful has also been redeveloped whilst keeping the some of the exterior and some parts of the stadium.Other parts though were demolished and it is not used for sporting events any more!!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_Stadium I am also no expert,but i think restoring an old stadium is far more expensive than building a new one.Plus you then have the added restrictions on what can and can't be done,once a building is listed Good bit of research there iris123. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 LAST CAR BOOT WEDNESDAY 12th APRIL AT WIMBLEDON STADIUM Sellers from 7am. Come and enjoy the last event with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 LAST CAR BOOT WEDNESDAY 12th APRIL AT WIMBLEDON STADIUM Sellers from 7am. Come and enjoy the last event with us. Too late for me I'm afraid. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangerBoy Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 From my time working at the stadium, I know the place was loaded with asbestos. Whether this has been removed since I left in 2002, I do not know. The roof is still intact and of asbestos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Link from SpeedwayPlus: RIP Plough Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Link from SpeedwayPlus: RIP Plough Lane Very sad gustix. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Good bit of research there iris123. Re the Arsenal redevelopment, it was only the facades that were listed - i lived next to the ground during those days and it was odd seeing them demolish 99.9 of the stadium and literally left a ten foot wide outer skin of the east and west stands. Quite a bizarre sight. Re the hoover building, still looks lovely from the outside as you pass it on the A40 - not so good round the other side...been a tesco for donkeys years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Re the Arsenal redevelopment, it was only the facades that were listed - i lived next to the ground during those days and it was odd seeing them demolish 99.9 of the stadium and literally left a ten foot wide outer skin of the east and west stands. Quite a bizarre sight. Re the hoover building, still looks lovely from the outside as you pass it on the A40 - not so good round the other side...been a tesco for donkeys years. That takes me back days travelling pass the Hoover Building on Western Avenue on my way to White City! One of my favourite buildings as I do enjoy a bit of Art Deco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Wimbledon Stadium fire: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/3461983/plough-lane-fire-wimbledon-merton/ All a false alarm and cleared up on another thread yesterday http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=74153&page=37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Wimbledon Stadium fire: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/3461983/plough-lane-fire-wimbledon-merton/ All a false alarm and cleared up on another thread yesterday http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=74153&page=37 I forgot to mention when I made the quoted Post that this Link came to me via an email from Bob Andrews in New Zealand. Bob of course was a big favourite when he rode for the Dons. Intriguing perhaps that he should have found the comment in the first place so soon after the incident happened? Not really sure of the relevance.Still a false alarm that was already explained yesterday.Maybe Bob didn't know that,but surely looking at the thread would have put matters to bed before posting old news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 You just will not give up! I did not see the item on the Wimbledon Stadium: Some Important News thread simply because it is not one that I visit regularly. Until today, May 3, at 4.13pm, I had not been there since APRIL 4 at 10.15pm. Maybe that's the reason I did not know about the fire until I heard from Bob Andrews. Can you manage to grasp that point? Really John?Is that not one of the threads you have posted loads and i am not exagerating when i say loads of posts there as well as here?Not going to count them though.But when you visit a thread surely you notice what has been posted earlier just to make sure.Not as if there was much activity recently anyway until yesterday on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 You really do come out with some rot.you posted on both threads!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) Besides being a Wimbledon junior rider during the club's Conference League era from 2002-2005, Cecil Forbes was also the Wimbledon speedway's electrician. The action photo of Cecil Forbes was taken at Wimbledon's 2002 pre-season practice. Below = Wimbledon Reunion March 12 2017. Cecil Forbes, left, and Mark 'Buzz' Burrows. Edited May 5, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) From the 2002 Conference League reopening. Rob Painter (??, left) and Cecil Forbes. Edited May 5, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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