Ozexpatriate Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 "Big Ben" is, indeed, the bell - but in the UK, the clock tower is "generically" known as "Big Ben" by the public And specifically the bell that sounds the hours, there being four other smaller bells for the quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 The clock has a name too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted August 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) The tower was officially called the clock tower, until 2012 when it became the Elizabeth tower. The Victorians referred to it as St Stephens tower. Edited August 23, 2017 by TheQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 When I studied horology the clock was known as the great clock of Westminster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted August 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2017 Chips should be taken with salt to bring out the flavour. Vinegar causes sogginess, but a pickled onion for contrasting sharpness and a proper "crunch" should be mandatory. The addition of gravy is acceptable as a cultural aberration in some regions, but the addition of cheese (something the Yanks seem to do with all and any food) is definitely not on. I like the Belgian idea of putting mayonnaise on their chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2017 I like the Belgian idea of putting mayonnaise on their chips. You'll like the Sheffield idea even better, Hendersons Relish. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted August 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2017 Every model shop needs an owner who can provide this service... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 When I studied horology the clock was known as the great clock of Westminster. I thought that was generally agreed to be Boris Johnson (after Cecil Parkinson)! Oh I'm sorry, I misread that, you said "clock". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's not to political but you could always lose the F word from it. Apologies for that but I was unsure if I could remove it from a reposted tweet of a n other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I like the Belgian idea of putting mayonnaise on their chips. I particularly recommend Thomy Mayonnaise. Made in Switzerland, and it's kosher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 G'Day Gents 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Calvé all the way for me Made in NL, of course (and in actual fact, I lived not too far from the factory at the time, late 80's/early 90's. ) Not available in the usual supermarket chains here, but is available via Amazon. Must give it a go.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Every model shop needs an owner who can provide this service... Receipt.jpg Tim Watch this space sounds like good business sense to me. Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted August 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2017 "Big Ben" is, indeed, the bell - but in the UK, the clock tower is "generically" known as "Big Ben" by the public Yes, so only a select few, get to take a photo of 'Big Ben'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted August 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2017 "Big Ben" is, indeed, the bell - but in the UK, the clock tower is "generically" known as "Big Ben" by the public I recall being told, that if you listen to a radio in Australia, you actually get to hear it, before someone standing on the other side of the Thames does. Assuming a live broadcast, of course. Such is the difference between the speed of sound & that of light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted August 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2017 Every model shop needs an owner who can provide this service... Receipt.jpg Many years ago a friend helped a hotel, to programme a computer to produce bills and receipts. It could for instance change, burger and chips plus a couple of pints into, rump steak and chips. Since the company we worked for would not allow alcohol with our meals to be claimed for, those of us in the know, used the place regularly..,...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted August 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2017 I recall being told, that if you listen to a radio in Australia, you actually get to hear it, before someone standing on the other side of the Thames does. Assuming a live broadcast, of course. Such is the difference between the speed of sound & that of light. We get that in the house with digital tv & radio - it can be quite fun listening to 'The Archers' with one receiver on analogue and the other on digital as you know what each character is going to say about half a sentence before they say it. Also the digital receivers are out of sync for some reason so you get the same effect with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Tim Watch this space sounds like good business sense to me. Marc The "low cost" receipt has been available from London Road Models, f.o.c., upon request for purchases at shows for many years. With the increasing use of credit cards as opposed to cash, the facility is rarely asked for nowadays, presumably because CC accounts's don't give you anywhere to hide if the domestic authorities can get hold of it. Edited August 24, 2017 by Jol Wilkinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2017 Many years ago a friend helped a hotel, to programme a computer to produce bills and receipts. It could for instance change, burger and chips plus a couple of pints into, rump steak and chips. Since the company we worked for would not allow alcohol with our meals to be claimed for, those of us in the know, used the place regularly..,...... I used to just ask for a handwritten receipt which said "meal". Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) I was disappointed to see what seemed to be a large attack of Fresh Graffiti on the walls on the approach to Birmingham New Street around Proof House Junction. I was particularly unimpressed with the miscreant repeatedly spraying the tag 'void' with an apparent total lack of artistic talent. About two seconds later the penny dropped... Edited August 24, 2017 by Titan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted August 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2017 That is technically impossible. Yes, the speed of light (electricity) and sound differ by a factor 1000, but after the electrical signal reaches Down Under, it's transformed again to sound waves before they reach your ear. And that speed is in Oz exactly the same as in London How do you know you're not actually listening to the chime from the hour before, or even the day before..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 That is technically impossible. Yes, the speed of light (electricity) and sound differ by a factor 1000, but after the electrical signal reaches Down Under, it's transformed again to sound waves before they reach your ear. And that speed is in Oz exactly the same as in London Yes, but you're unlikely to be the width of the Thames away from the speaker of your radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 One thing I am aware of (and it is very annoying) is when my colleague and I are on a conference call to the USA using separate phones, there is a couple of seconds delay between him speaking and me hearing what he is saying on the call! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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