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Post by beckstar on May 16, 2009 17:36:21 GMT
TBH, although it looks it on that photo, the Albert Dock isn't that massive from one side to the other, in the grand scheme of things - perhaps the bridge will bisect one of the corners... there used to be a floating weather map there! It's also popular as a tourist attraction, so if they want lots of people to go and see the finished thing (and the work in progress) it's perfect!
(That, and it's a great place to be stuck for a few days filming - me and some friends had a road trip up and a night out in Liverpool in January and it was a stonking night out - have fun, James, and have a cocktail in Alma de Cuba if you get chance!)
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Post by dutchdiva on May 16, 2009 17:39:07 GMT
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Post by lindenchase on May 16, 2009 17:41:22 GMT
*is confused* According to www.amazon.co.uk/James-Mays-Toy-Stories-May/dp/1844861074:
James' toy adventures include: (...) constructing the first life-size Meccano bridge across the River Cam in Cambridge.Perhaps they changed their minds? I definitely have seen someone mentioning her boyfriend was asked to take part in this in Liverpool. |
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Post by dutchdiva on May 16, 2009 17:42:41 GMT
Maybe he is in Liverpool then for something else. *also confused now*
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Post by Liz on May 16, 2009 17:49:31 GMT
There was a 'tweet' last Sunday from someone whose daughter was in Liverpool, and met him... the Scalextric Challenge was in Liverpool yesterday and today, (where I went today), and James was there yesterday... and there's the bridge!  |
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Post by PP on May 16, 2009 17:51:05 GMT
James' toy adventures include: (...) constructing the first life-size Meccano bridge across the River Cam in Cambridge. Will keep my eyes peeled then. Actually, he'll probably turn up the day after I leave, like last time  Edit: Just seen Liz's post above  |
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Post by Liz on May 16, 2009 17:56:18 GMT
Yes PP, just like me... and even worse, I was in Liverpool yesterday lunchtime too, not far from where he was, but didn't know he was there!  |
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Post by PP on May 16, 2009 18:00:51 GMT
Typical  The the start of the Alfa challenge was filmed in the car park of the pub opposite my workplace...the day after I left. Doh! |
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Post by Liz on May 16, 2009 18:05:27 GMT
I'm always envious of all those people who just happen upon them unexpectedly when filming... I couldn't find 'em with sat nav! |
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Post by dutchdiva on May 16, 2009 18:06:21 GMT
Mine was when Oz and James were doing a book signing on the train station I was arriving 4 days later.
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Post by Liz on May 16, 2009 18:09:23 GMT
Come to think of it, if you don't count Top Gear Live, the last time I turned up somewhere hoping to see James was Blackpool Illuminations, and didn't see him then either! He's avoiding me!  |
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Post by PP on May 16, 2009 18:15:40 GMT
That's bad luck. They were supposed to be filming at a pub closer to Duxford for the Alfa challenge, but too many people turned up so they had to find another location. The week before, we all piled into the car to go for a pub lunch in the next village as the one opposite is too expensive. As we passed the pub there were 15-20 Morgan cars in the carpark (they looked stunning!). I reckon Hammond might've been in there and recommended it as a possible place to film. I probably missed them twice in a week ;D Anyway, I'll stop derailing the thread |
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Post by lindenchase on May 16, 2009 18:24:34 GMT
If any members are near the Albert Dock in Liverpool in the next few weeks, keep a look out. Apparently, that is where the Meccano bridge will be built. We'll have to wait for Lucy to come online again. Maybe she can tell where she had this bit of info from. I have seen it as well somewehere, but it seems to have vanished of the Internet.  |
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Post by lindenchase on May 28, 2009 9:47:44 GMT
Funny article in Broadcast Now in which the producer of Toy Stories tells all about how they created the garden. But just as James was encouraging the masses to rise up and overthrow the establishment, who had clearly ignored the will of the people, the RHS intervened and presented James with a gold medal. Made out of Plasticine. The revolution will have to wait. ;D
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Post by lindenchase on May 28, 2009 19:42:27 GMT
Confirmation is in: the Mecanno bridge is being build in Liverpool. One of the dudes over on FinalGear is a engineer at Liverpool uni and is currently building this bridge. Go, Liz, Go!! ;D Edit: "The bridge is to span the canal outside of the Liver Building... 11 meter span and more Meccano than you can shake a stick at!!" *off to Google Maps to find pic* |
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Post by maureen on May 29, 2009 8:05:21 GMT
Wonderful. |
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Post by ulstermayniac on May 29, 2009 11:29:49 GMT
Brilliant! The more I learn about this show, the more excited I am about seeing it on the telly!
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Post by nobody on May 29, 2009 12:20:58 GMT
Someone has joined FG to say they are working on the bridge they have said
'the bridge is to span the canal outside of the Liver Building... 11 meter span and more Meccano than you can shake a stick at!! '
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Post by Liz on May 29, 2009 12:53:30 GMT
*screams!*
I didn't spot this last night!... Does anyone know when building is taking place etc?... As much as I'd like to, I can't camp there! ;D
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Post by lew on May 29, 2009 12:56:30 GMT
I'm sure you'll have a good try though liz ;D
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Post by Liz on May 29, 2009 13:00:01 GMT
Trust me lew, I would, if it didn't mean taking the rest of the summer off work I don't even live on the same side of the Mersey! |
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Post by ulstermayniac on May 29, 2009 13:08:37 GMT
Is there a twitter page that you could follow?
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Post by Liz on May 29, 2009 13:18:11 GMT
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Post by ulstermayniac on May 29, 2009 13:30:41 GMT
You never know, you might come across something 'by accident' or chance and you will be able to have your moment with James. *crosses fingers*
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Post by Liz on May 29, 2009 13:42:11 GMT
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Post by nobody on May 29, 2009 13:43:43 GMT
I am sure it will be all over the net when the building starts.
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Post by lindenchase on May 29, 2009 13:56:48 GMT
 Lots of bridges, but I can't spot any Mecanno ones yet. I guess they will be building parts of it indoors before actually putting it in place. I have posted the link on FinalGear and asked our Mole if this is the right place. |
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Post by Liz on May 29, 2009 14:02:52 GMT
Thanks linden... I'm sure you'll all keep me informed! As I've said, geographically I live the other side of the Mersey, directly opposite the Liver Buildings, so can't physically 'keep an eye' on the location without a special trip (or a very strong pair of binoculars) ;D |
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Post by Doofey on May 31, 2009 23:25:25 GMT
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Post by Doofey on May 31, 2009 23:28:50 GMT
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