socks 32,253 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 The chimes won't be heard for four years for essential work to be carried out and the tower will be covered in scaffolding ... donyou think this will effect tourism as it's an iconic London landmark or if your not in London do you really give a fukc ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,322 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Big Ben was the biggest disappointment as a kid.. It's not big lol or not as big as I thought it would be so don't really give a fuk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,670 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Piss take it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 The Luftwaffe couldn't silence Big Ben........but Health and Safety have managed to ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 They are going to let it ring @new year and remembrance Sunday apparently. Tbh its not something i will worry about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,203 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 plenty of other tourist attractions in town, The Aquarium is on my to do list, great place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Big Ben was the biggest disappointment as a kid.. It's not big lol or not as big as I thought it would be so don't really give a fuk. I was the same. I was more interested in finding Dangermouse's base because there were so many postboxes. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robbo 802 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I dont give a fcuk if they shut London never mind big ben. its a cesspit. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
northern lad 2,292 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Beat me to it Robbo,fecking horrible place.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,855 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I was in London at Christmas time hadn't been for a few year...... Walk along the Edgeware road it's like 3rd world country sand niggers in there slippers smoking the hookah outside the coffee shops looking at you as if it's u that don't belong ..... If that spreads north unchecked as it is we're all fooked..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 The nights watch protect the north from the hordes lol 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,855 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Nah the midges a hink Scot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Oh dont talk to me about those wee fuckers. They torture me every day up here lol even letting dog out for a piss at night. He comes back in and they wee b*****ds hitch a ride on him to torment me! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,322 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Big Ben was the biggest disappointment as a kid.. It's not big lol or not as big as I thought it would be so don't really give a fuk. I was the same. I was more interested in finding Dangermouse's base because there were so many postboxes. I'm told the statue of liberty is equally disappointing for the same reason ...looks massive in the movies ... 221c baker street. ...loved DM 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I was in London at Christmas time hadn't been for a few year...... Walk along the Edgeware road it's like 3rd world country sand niggers in there slippers smoking the hookah outside the coffee shops looking at you as if it's u that don't belong ..... If that spreads north unchecked as it is we're all fooked..... Not been to Luton or Birmingham recently then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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