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February 1, 2007 - Theme Day-Things that annoy me in my town.

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As usual on the first of every month the DP world has a theme day. There are two things in this picture that I don’t like. One is the ugly building on the right that crosses the street and the second is the beautiful(inside) disused cinema on the left . The first one is annoying because it’s so ugly and the other one because it’s been wasted.

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about Theme Day-Things that annoy me in my town. ... posted by Chris

Curly said,

February 1, 2007 @ 1:34 am

Yeah such a waste Chris, I remember going to some great concerts at the Odeon in the 1970’s.

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Michael said,

February 1, 2007 @ 5:46 am

Chris, this is a great example of a common problem in many cities. One can understand why the homeless also get disappointed in their city. Great choice.

Nathalie said,

February 1, 2007 @ 10:21 am

Sharp lines for a sharp comment. Ugly architecture is an eyesore that we have to cope with every day.

Ham said,

February 1, 2007 @ 10:48 am

Great contrast, Chris. Who on earth gave planning permission to that monstrosity over the pavement?

Jane said,

February 1, 2007 @ 10:59 am

We had an introductory talk at that odeon as part of freshers week when I started at University in Newcastle. It was a beautiful building. What a shame! :-(

lynn said,

February 1, 2007 @ 11:12 am

Absolutely. I bet that cinema would really be appreciated if only back in use again. Any plans for alternative use being challenged?

Although i’m not showing on the list (i was too late - eek!), i am participating in Theme Day.

jing said,

February 1, 2007 @ 1:27 pm

wow…
cant drop down all of a sudden???
very impressive building….
:D

Susan said,

February 1, 2007 @ 4:46 pm

Huge contrast in styles. Surely they can find somthing to use the theater for…maybe they’ll use it when that thing falls of the side of the building.

Keropok said,

February 1, 2007 @ 5:29 pm

is the ugly building not preserving at all? hehe..

Denton said,

February 1, 2007 @ 6:45 pm

Two annoyances for the price of one.

Eric at Paris Daily Photo said,

February 1, 2007 @ 7:49 pm

What can I say Chris, could not agree more with you. I’m surprised someone allowed that actually!

Kim said,

February 1, 2007 @ 11:05 pm

Great photo of this pairing of neglect and design fiasco. A sad scene indeed.
-Kim

Sally said,

February 2, 2007 @ 6:51 am

That particular form of ugly brutalism is the worst of what British cities (I say that cos that particular type just seems so British - other cities have different forms of ugly architecture! ) . So much of course happened in rebulding after WW2, into the 1960s, and hopefully as they reach the end of their lives something with more aesthetic appeal may replace them? Can we hope? As for beautiful old cinemas fallen into disrepair - that is also a common lament. In sydney dvelopers rip them down and put up outr glass and concrete uglinesses - emples to consumerism most of them.

zannnie said,

February 3, 2007 @ 11:12 am

it will probably serve to contrast…i hope soon it will be refurbish

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