Ship of Fools: Cathedral Redevelopment

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Posted by rufiki (# 11165) on :

It seems that the East wing of Exeter's 14th Century Cathedral is to be turned into luxury student flats.

What strange news have you discovered this morning?

Posted by Lord Jestocost (# 12909) on :

The Guardian has secured an exclusive interview with Jeremy Clarkson.

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Following what he described as a "dark night of the soul", Clarkson said he hoped to "regain the trust of the British public" by dedicating his time and financial resources to sustainable energy, road safety and forging mutual understanding and tolerance between people of different cultures and religions.

Posted by Baptist Trainfan (# 15128) on :

Our local bus company is advertising a new career opportunity, while a local pub change has announced an enhanced menu. (Mind you, it's based in Bury St. Edmunds and shouldn't therefore be trusted).

Posted by Baptist Trainfan (# 15128) on :

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Originally posted by Lord Jestocost:
[QB] The Guardian has secured an exclusive interview with Jeremy Clarkson

But have they got a weather forecast for San Seriffe?

Posted by Sipech (# 16870) on :

Two giant pandas are being moved to Tilgate Nature Centre in Crawley

Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on :

At first I thought that the NSW Premier's Cabinet reshuffle after election win belonged in this thread. I was mistaken. [Biased]

Posted by rufiki (# 11165) on :

In science news, dragons may not be as mythical as previously thought. It is feared that we may soon see a reawakening of these sleeping beasts because of climate change.

Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :

Nick Clegg has joined Grindr for election campaigning.
(I liked the comment about rebound behaviour after finishing a long term relationship)

Posted by Charles Read (# 3963) on :

Try this

Posted by Baptist Trainfan (# 15128) on :

Utterly brilliant - the best I've seen this year!

Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :

David Cameron is related to Kim Kardashian, apparently.

Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Charles Read:
Try this

I like the Dons on the roof.

Posted by Charles Read (# 3963) on :

Since it is past noon GMT I can also disclose that on Facebook, in response to the King's College story, I posted this:
"I walked past the back of King's yesterday and they would not let me (or anyone else) in - had to walk the long way round. Building work has obviously already begun - rushed ahead without consultation like so much else in the CofE. (I was in Cambridge for the official announcement that my friend Pete Broadbent is to be the next Principal of Westcott House - much rejoicing in the Cambridge Theological Federation)."

Posted by Stejjie (# 13941) on :

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Originally posted by Ariel:
David Cameron is related to Kim Kardashian, apparently.

According to the BBC, that's not actually an April Fool... [Eek!]

Posted by Albertus (# 13356) on :

That's a shame. I rather like Kim Kardashian, in a trashily indulgent sort of way.

Posted by Sipech (# 16870) on :

Well, it's gone midday, so I ought to 'fess up that I haven't read The Very Hungry Caterpillar lately. [Razz]

Posted by Stoo (# 254) on :

quote:
Originally posted by rufiki:
It seems that the East wing of Exeter's 14th Century Cathedral is to be turned into luxury student flats.

What strange news have you discovered this morning?

I did a news video for a very similar story for my Media Studies A level 18ish years ago... Exeter Cathedral had scaffolding up, and I put together an April Fools news article covering the news that it was being converted into a New Age temple.

Perhaps I should contact the Echo and ask where they got their idea from?

Posted by Baptist Trainfan (# 15128) on :

Royalties! Litigation for plagiarism! Allegations of theft of intellectual property! Franchising terms for your idea!

You could make a fortune!

Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :

Lord P, who's a railway fan, told us that it had been announced on a railway website that all Welsh narrow gauge railways were going to standardise their tracks to 2 foot gauge.

Posted by Baptist Trainfan (# 15128) on :

Obviously an election ploy by Plaid Cymru.

Meanwhile, Virgin Trains are planning a new addition to their services.

[ 01. April 2015, 18:06: Message edited by: Baptist Trainfan ]

Posted by Stoo (# 254) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Baptist Trainfan:
You could make a fortune!

Hurray! I'll quit my job in advance now.

Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on :

[tangent]

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Originally posted by Heavenly Anarchist:

quote:
Originally posted by Charles Read:
Try this
I like the Dons on the roof.

I've stood on the roof of King's. About 20-odd years ago the Cathedral Organists' Association had a conference there, and during the chaps' business meeting the wives were taken on a tour which included going out on the roof, clambering up a ladder that was laid flush with the sloping roof, and standing on the ridge-pole at the top.

Stunning view, but scary ... [Eek!]

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Posted by Albertus (# 13356) on :

I've been on the roof of the chapel at Eton, which is late C20 (the roof not the rest of the chapel). Again, quite a view- the school and town, Windsor Castle, the river, Heathrow with all the planes coming and going- and then a huge ugly greybrown splodge. That, of course, was Slough.

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