Manky Signs
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Even better, when you have the view you want, click on the menu icon and elect "Share or embed map". A pop-up shows a nice short link, such as "https://goo.gl/maps/GrAc3sB3r5C9vktu6" and a link to copy this to the clipboard. Then paste into Sabre as described.Big L wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 17:20(Assuming you are using a PC) Use Google Maps website, and get to the exact view you want. Highlight the address in the address bar, copy it (ctrl-C) and paste it hereKevin Roads wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 13:22 Aaagh! Just checked the links in my previous posts. How can I get the Google map link to show the intended place on the road, please?
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There's a couple in this shot near Brent Cross - first is the 15' height limit and then there's the traffic island. The whole thing screams 1970s to me, wire fences and all.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57805 ... 384!8i8192
Round the roundabout and you have a nice old blue bordered sign for Brent Cross. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57774 ... 384!8i8192
I've never seen this wording before. Toys R' Us has gone now. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57684 ... 384!8i8192
Dirty old prism sign! https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57641 ... 384!8i8192
Classic sign from the 1980s, still in good nick though. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57604 ... 384!8i8192
This looks fun https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57498 ... 384!8i8192
Tired but doing well for their age. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57464 ... 384!8i8192
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57805 ... 384!8i8192
Round the roundabout and you have a nice old blue bordered sign for Brent Cross. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57774 ... 384!8i8192
I've never seen this wording before. Toys R' Us has gone now. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57684 ... 384!8i8192
Dirty old prism sign! https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57641 ... 384!8i8192
Classic sign from the 1980s, still in good nick though. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57604 ... 384!8i8192
This looks fun https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57498 ... 384!8i8192
Tired but doing well for their age. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57464 ... 384!8i8192
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Some time warp stuff there. I couldn't believe that scrolling back to 2009 GSV the place was like a forrest https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57497 ... 312!8i6656. How come they've all be lopped down? I must say it makes a welcome change for councils to do some form of veg control.Big Nick wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 20:08 There's a couple in this shot near Brent Cross - first is the 15' height limit and then there's the traffic island. The whole thing screams 1970s to me, wire fences and all.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57805 ... 384!8i8192
Round the roundabout and you have a nice old blue bordered sign for Brent Cross. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57774 ... 384!8i8192
I've never seen this wording before. Toys R' Us has gone now. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57684 ... 384!8i8192
Dirty old prism sign! https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57641 ... 384!8i8192
Classic sign from the 1980s, still in good nick though. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57604 ... 384!8i8192
This looks fun https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57498 ... 384!8i8192
Tired but doing well for their age. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.57464 ... 384!8i8192
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Here's a nice tidy set in the middle of nowhere. Good condition too, if it wasn't for the target practice.
https://goo.gl/maps/B1VYXf5SuuEZ4Eou7
This was hidden in a nearby bush.
To Haile 2 Miles / To Wilton (2) miles To Egremont 10 Miles
https://goo.gl/maps/B1VYXf5SuuEZ4Eou7
This was hidden in a nearby bush.
To Haile 2 Miles / To Wilton (2) miles To Egremont 10 Miles
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These signs were pretty much unreadable when GSV went through in 2016. I wonder if they've been replaced yet
https://goo.gl/maps/oEFCQRHVc85G13PZ8
https://goo.gl/maps/oEFCQRHVc85G13PZ8
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Those have been replaced but the ones just a few yards behind on the minor road are still there. See page 25 of the thread.Stevie D wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 20:09 These signs were pretty much unreadable when GSV went through in 2016. I wonder if they've been replaced yet
https://goo.gl/maps/oEFCQRHVc85G13PZ8
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Ah, thanks! Saves me from being tempted to drive out that way to have a lookRambo wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 20:17Those have been replaced but the ones just a few yards behind on the minor road are still there. See page 25 of the thread.Stevie D wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 20:09 These signs were pretty much unreadable when GSV went through in 2016. I wonder if they've been replaced yet
https://goo.gl/maps/oEFCQRHVc85G13PZ8
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Id say its still worth a look. Also those at Old Scotch road just round the corner near the motorway are old and manky. https://www.google.com/maps/place/A684, ... e?hl=en-gbStevie D wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 20:31Ah, thanks! Saves me from being tempted to drive out that way to have a lookRambo wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 20:17Those have been replaced but the ones just a few yards behind on the minor road are still there. See page 25 of the thread.Stevie D wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 20:09 These signs were pretty much unreadable when GSV went through in 2016. I wonder if they've been replaced yet
https://goo.gl/maps/oEFCQRHVc85G13PZ8
i was surprised those you posted originally have been replaced when i was there in the summer but so many others remain.
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New years eve edition. Some obsolete warning signs in my home town. One that Bryn will like with the new light fitted atop !
I have actually found five obsolete warning signs in the town but haven't captured the others yet (side road signs)
I have actually found five obsolete warning signs in the town but haven't captured the others yet (side road signs)
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Here's another to compliment those, which I think was still within the Warrington BC area, rear Rushgreen.
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I've captured one at Rush Green before that was completely faded. But not that one! You're quite right Lymm does fall into WBC so my tally of obsolete warning signs in the area will now be 7. Or 8 as there is also another side road sign at Broomedge just outside Lymm which is in too good condition to put here.traffic-light-man wrote: ↑Sat Jan 02, 2021 19:40Here's another to compliment those, which I think was still within the Warrington BC area, rear Rushgreen.
Here is the other i noticed near Thelwall. There was another heading the other way at this junction along the A56 which i noticed later but didn't stop. It was rather manky. But perhaps too manky as you could hardly tell what it was !
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I'm liking the first one. I've not been to Southport for over a year but my recollections is that it isn't overly signed and i didn't see much obsolescence.
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A very faint blue bordered one on the A458 between Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.56044 ... 384!8i8192
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.56044 ... 384!8i8192
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Warrington hasn't grasped that it's the quality of the sign, not the light above it, that makes it readable.
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One for Traffic Light Man
A rather tall crossroads sign along the A5058 before Elm Hall Drive.
A rather tall crossroads sign along the A5058 before Elm Hall Drive.
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I suppose this fits here. Not quite sure the age of the AA sign but it had raised edges and was nailed to the post upside down! I'm curious to know what th event was..