tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post2408200011581908200..comments2024-03-19T12:00:16.160+00:00Comments on The Deptford Dame: Douglas WayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-61315130819673363242011-07-22T18:53:59.948+00:002011-07-22T18:53:59.948+00:00lewisham are prepared only to replace holes in the...lewisham are prepared only to replace holes in the pavement with asphalt - they cant afford the expense of stocking hundreds of different types of spare paving in the public realm - take it from someone who knows - its either this or pay a helluva lot more council tax - you pays your money..etcfiestinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-81658171436721076142011-05-15T23:47:31.203+00:002011-05-15T23:47:31.203+00:00Oh dear, I couldn't've put it better mysel...Oh dear, I couldn't've put it better myself. The way this project has been managed it wouldn't surprise me if some paving stones found another home, possibly not even in this country, let alone an Essex criminal's driveway (like the cobbles that disappeared from Creekside).<br /><br />On the other hand, perhaps the tarmac is a temporary surface like it is where it meets the high street. I think it's interesting the stall holders are still choosing to spread up the lane instead of congregating in the square. I suspect a temporary mutiny and even some attempt at squatters' rights after what they've had to tolerate. <br /><br />I like the long lane, but I have to say I'm sometimes feeling too lazy to walk it, whereas the square feels more manageable, but then my approach is always from the high street and not from New Cross. I did wonder where all the extra stall holders would come from if the architect's drawings were ever to become reality.<br /><br />It would be great to see some examples of this paving being used in other busy shopping streets that have markets and still allow normal traffic rather than just access. I can think of other town centres with paving where normal traffic is not allowed and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the paving is still in tact. No doubt it is properly maintained as well.<br /><br />Needless to say the last paving exercise in the high street has never been maintained, along with the gazebo etc. It is ALL so predictable.<br /><br />And the white paving turned a dull grey after the first day of rain. Before even a splash of juice from a fruit & veg stall had landed, it was discoloured by pollution from the sky.<br /><br />As for the lighting, I was reminded of Pinata, the Mexican children's party game, where you have to hit the swinging papier mache animal filled with sweets. The lamps are hanging so low, I was tempted to take a swing at them with a big stick. Maybe that says more about me than the lights though.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914930883748622529noreply@blogger.com