One of the Seven Wonders of London
M32 has reminded me that Time Out's 'Seven Wonders of London' series has included The Old Royal Naval College this week. Of course I'm rather miffed that it's only Number 4 rather than Number 1, of course, but maybe they're saving that honour for the Observatory...
It's a good little article - nothing we probably don't already know, but covering all the major points and the wide-angle photo is worth taking a closer look at for the interesting peripheries.
Maybe this will be a cue for TO to spend a little more time looking at what Greenwich has to offer. Don't get me wrong - I love the mag - and am a subscriber - but I do get a little weary of their concentrating on trendy areas like Marylebone High Road, Clerkenwell and Islington, only wheeling Greenwich out for obvious features like "Top twenty places to have a picnic..." when there are great shops, interesting places and even the odd restaurant (sadly 'odd' being the operative word) that really warrant a mention in their hallowed pages.
It's a good little article - nothing we probably don't already know, but covering all the major points and the wide-angle photo is worth taking a closer look at for the interesting peripheries.
Maybe this will be a cue for TO to spend a little more time looking at what Greenwich has to offer. Don't get me wrong - I love the mag - and am a subscriber - but I do get a little weary of their concentrating on trendy areas like Marylebone High Road, Clerkenwell and Islington, only wheeling Greenwich out for obvious features like "Top twenty places to have a picnic..." when there are great shops, interesting places and even the odd restaurant (sadly 'odd' being the operative word) that really warrant a mention in their hallowed pages.
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posted by The Greenwich Phantom at
08:59
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Slightly odd results at the moment in the Pride of Place poll for the best local attraction.
Firepower Museum: 30%
Old Royal Naval College: 16%
Royal Observatory: 11%
National Maritime Museum: 10%
Eltham Palace: 9%
Greenwich Market: 9%
Greenwich Heritage Centre: 7%
Thames Barrier: 4%
Charlton House: 3%
The Wernher Collection at the Ranger's House: 1%
I've not been to the Firepower Museum; is it really that good?
I did suggest the gasholder to them, but I don't expect them to do anything
Trudy - I think the gasholder is a bit of an embarrassment to them just now. Let's make it even worse, eh...
Methers - I don't know - I turned up to got to Firepower the other day and it was closed. Must do it soon though. Presumably they've co-ordinated a web-response...
Time Out has always been a "north of the river" magazine at heart. We don't need their validation and I'd be happy if they ignored us completely.
Totally agree with your comments about TO. In fact the last time I saw their 'greenwich & docklands' guide giveaway it was not only piss poor, it was full of inaccuracies and listings for places that had long closed down. I guess none of their staff live down this neck of the woods.
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