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Centenary Wall at Charlton Station Unveiled - with Seb Lewis tribute

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  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,450

  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,150
    AFKABartram said:

    I know this is shameful on my part but I’m sure the train enthusiasts here can put me right , do all bridges under/over railway lines have a number on them (574 in this case) is there a particular theme to em as in differing numbers for over the line or under etc .
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,228
    oohaahmortimer said:
    AFKABartram said:

    I know this is shameful on my part but I’m sure the train enthusiasts here can put me right , do all bridges under/over railway lines have a number on them (574 in this case) is there a particular theme to em as in differing numbers for over the line or under etc .
    Are you one of those people who doesn't read the articles but only looks at the pictures in men's magazines?
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,809
    Love it, was jealous of the other parts of south east London that had those by their stations, so fantastic to see it in Charlton, and beautiful nod to Seb
  • bloodnut
    bloodnut Posts: 2,146
    Love It!!!
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,150
    Henry Irving said:
    oohaahmortimer said:
    AFKABartram said:

    I know this is shameful on my part but I’m sure the train enthusiasts here can put me right , do all bridges under/over railway lines have a number on them (574 in this case) is there a particular theme to em as in differing numbers for over the line or under etc .
    Are you one of those people who doesn't read the articles but only looks at the pictures in men's magazines?
    Yes but that’s another story ...
    where’s the bridge info ?
  • Hal1x
    Hal1x Posts: 4,265
    I just wondered, there’s a wall opposite it I believe. Can we get a massive “MILLWALL FUCK OFF THIS WAY” on it with an arrow?.
  • J BLOCK
    J BLOCK Posts: 8,314
    Sorry if I missed this, but I take it this is hear to stay for the long term?

    Think it looks fantastic and definitely think another mural on the wall by the corner of Flloyd Road would be great. 
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,848
    oohaahmortimer said:
    AFKABartram said:

    I know this is shameful on my part but I’m sure the train enthusiasts here can put me right , do all bridges under/over railway lines have a number on them (574 in this case) is there a particular theme to em as in differing numbers for over the line or under etc .

    Very poor show - every Charlton fan should know this.


    Google was not required to identify this (ok then - it was!).

  • charltonnick
    charltonnick Posts: 3,063
    J BLOCK said:
    Sorry if I missed this, but I take it this is hear to stay for the long term?

    Think it looks fantastic and definitely think another mural on the wall by the corner of Flloyd Road would be great. 
    Yes here to stay and will be refurbished when required
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  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,228
    edited March 2020
    https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5e7dc8f5625ef/charlton-station-mural-marks-valley-centenary

    Now on the OS
  • InspectorSands
    InspectorSands Posts: 5,188
    Henry Irving said:
    https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5e7dc8f5625ef/charlton-station-mural-marks-valley-centenary

    Now on the OS
    So it's definitely true then :smile:
  • Hal1x
    Hal1x Posts: 4,265
    edited March 2020
    .

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,228

  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,623
    edited March 2020
    That's brilliant, well done to everyone involved. Fantastic classic design. Who doesn't love a bit of Gill Sans Shadow?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,855
    Well done, that looks splendid, love the old school fonts used (including for the SEB 1076) it looks really classy
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,855
    seth plum said:
    The mural is simply brilliant and wonderful work from the museum.
    In the longer term it will actually encourage more fans in (if we survive), more local fans certainly.

    This is the Lee Station one I mentioned above, presumably by the same artist.


    I bet Lee Bowyer gets really confused when he sees that!
  • MrWalker
    MrWalker Posts: 4,109
    Hal1x said:
    I just wondered, there’s a wall opposite it I believe. Can we get a massive “MILLWALL FUCK OFF THIS WAY” on it with an arrow?.
    ''...and take your 3 points with you'' can be added?

    The bridge looks amazing. A bright spot on the urban landscape.
    Well done everyone.
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    It looks fantastic, but they'll have to come back & turn the arrow round when we move into our new stadium at the peninsula.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,228
    happyvalley said:
    It looks fantastic, but they'll have to come back & turn the arrow round when we move into our new stadium at the peninsula.
    Shhhhhush
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  • Lazy_eye_metaphor
    Lazy_eye_metaphor Posts: 1,959
    oohaahmortimer said:
    AFKABartram said:

    I know this is shameful on my part but I’m sure the train enthusiasts here can put me right , do all bridges under/over railway lines have a number on them (574 in this case) is there a particular theme to em as in differing numbers for over the line or under etc .
    They do indeed, these are important in identifying structures in cases like road vehicle collisions ("bridge bashes" as they are known in the trade).
  • tom_k
    tom_k Posts: 1,207
    I love it.
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,040
    I had to pick up my cats meds from the vet today. As the vet is by the Thames Barrier I decided to do my exercise by walking there from Plumstead via the Valley and the mural.
    It’s lovely.
    Many thanks to all involved in bringing it to fruition.
  • AndyP
    AndyP Posts: 10
    charltonnick said:
    oohaahmortimer said:
    Brilliant and a decent red as well , great touch with Seb 1076

    is it a special paint to stop it fading , flaking etc and who will it be maintained by if those things happen .
    Just wondering how long these things last before they need some more TLC 
    It has been treated with anti graffiti coating and should be able to be cleaned up with soap and water. 

     Amazing the only thing I was worried about
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,027
    Henry Irving said:
    Hal1x said:
    Why no badge? Was it a copyright issue?
    No,we could have got permission if we'd wanted and it was an option but we discussed and decided to keep the design very simple.
    bsolutely the right decision.  Gives it  really nice retro feel like 920s.  The edge wouldn't have worked the same.
  • Valleysarr
    Valleysarr Posts: 1,098
    Absolute quality and Seb would have been proud. 

    Well done to all those involved. Thank you 
  • ExiledinManchester
    ExiledinManchester Posts: 508
    Well done the museum for a great idea and execution. The wall on Floyd Road until quite recently had a mural depicting the fight to stop demolition of houses in the area.

    http://londonmuralpreservationsociety.com/murals/floyd-road/
  • InspectorSands
    InspectorSands Posts: 5,188
    ExiledinManchester said:
    Well done the museum for a great idea and execution. The wall on Floyd Road until quite recently had a mural depicting the fight to stop demolition of houses in the area.

    http://londonmuralpreservationsociety.com/murals/floyd-road/
    It still does - this is the wall on the corner where Sam Bartram's shop was - but it's looking a bit tatty now. Carol Kenna, one of the artists behind it, is still around and still lives in Charlton.
  • tangoflash
    tangoflash Posts: 10,784
    Let's just hope that when football returns, we still have a club............
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,855
    InspectorSands said:
    ExiledinManchester said:
    Well done the museum for a great idea and execution. The wall on Floyd Road until quite recently had a mural depicting the fight to stop demolition of houses in the area.

    http://londonmuralpreservationsociety.com/murals/floyd-road/
    It still does - this is the wall on the corner where Sam Bartram's shop was - but it's looking a bit tatty now. Carol Kenna, one of the artists behind it, is still around and still lives in Charlton.
    That mural has lasted amazingly well really, considering it's been left basically untouched (I assume) for over 40 years

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