Quiz Time!

[Blongb]

It was still full of water up to 2000, when it had to be drained because it started to leaking. The water was pumped out and allowed to run down Hill Terrace.

[Cambrian]

The present structure was built in 1879 to accommodate the new water supply from Dulyn.  A previous, smaller reservoir on the same site had been built in the 1850s and was fed from St Tudno's reservoir below the Church. The capacity of the current reservoir was just over 900,000 gallons but it was probably not used other than as a stand-by after the Great War.  I heard it was still kept charged during WW2 in case water was needed for fire-fighting.

[Nemesis]

A bit of trumpet blowing....but where?

[Hugo]

I can't see the lamp or trumpet on Google but it does look like a house in Church Walks.     If you go up the lane from Abbey Road to St Georges old school and turn left then it looks like the white building which is the second building on the left.

[Nemesis]

Well done Hugo, that didn't last long. ! Seems an odd thing to put on an outside lamp.

[Nemesis]

Another oddity ! Where and what is it and why? Think you will probably have seen this as well Hugo.

[Hugo]

Another good one Nemesis but this one has got me stumped but I'm thinking about it.       

[Nemesis]

Have a think Hugo, if nothing comes of it I will give you another clue !

[hollins]

Is it in the wall near the Haulfre Gardens cafe?

[Hugo]

It's a toughie for me and I've still no idea where that metal letterbox looking object is or what it was for.  I've copied something I've read about the original owners of Haulfre but still don't know what "The Loovre"  means on the metal object.  Is it near the toilets there?     


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[SteveH]

It's a toughie for me and I've still no idea where that metal letterbox looking object is or what it was for.  I've copied something I've read about the original owners of Haulfre but still don't know what "The Loovre"  means on the metal object.  Is it near the toilets there?     

H. I have no idea where it is, possibly Hollins has it, but the object is a vent,  the bottom lettering....ventilation....gives the clue, I found this link during my search, a company that still makes them... http://www.castironairbricks.co.uk    the sight is quite interesting especially past clients

[Hugo]

Steve, you're a wizz kid on computers, I could read the Loovre but not what was underneath it.

Perhaps Hollins is correct then, but could my tongue in cheek remark of the toilets be the spot where the vent is?

Incidentally those toilets were in really good condition the last time I had to use them, a credit to whoever looks after them.   

A loo with a view!

[Hugo]

Where's Nemesis with the answer for Hollins?     I bet Nemesis is having a lovely day out somewhere.     

[Nemesis]

No Hugo, Nemesis has been dealing with a load of washing, taking the dog out and generally getting ready for the family to visit tomorrow. aggggh !

Now for the suggestions.............no it is not in the Haulfre Gardens. It is a vent ( by the lettering ) and Hugo you must have walked past it many times, you even mentioned its location earlier.

[Hugo]

Now the only place I can think of is in School Lane going to Church Walks from Abbey Road but I can't see any building there apart from St Georges School.
It does look rather old so could it be a vent on the gable end of the school?

I couldn't see it on the West End Hill and I know that you don't go up the Haulfre Steps any longer so my guess is the school.