Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)

[hollins]

How interesting!
Lucky you and us getting a preview, thanks.

[SteveH]

I should imagine that room will look stunning after it is restored, looking forward to your photos.      Well done Hollins.

[Fester]

I was pottering around N Wales when I stumbled upon this fabulous but derelict building.
Where was I?  What was it?

[Jack]

'Denbigh Mental' - North Wales Hospital, Denbigh?

[Hugo]

I remember going there to play football against a staff team and it was a bit grim inside the place

[Fester]

Yeah Jack, of course it is.
I'd heard much about it, but never seen it.
A building both beautiful and morose in equal measure.

[Nemesis]

http://totallyhaunted.co.uk/denbigh-mental-asylum.php

Such a shame to let such a wonderful building go to rack and ruin.

[DaveR]

I've visited the site a few times to photograph it - its a very big place!!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/albums/72157634948220280

Main buildings soon to be renovated and houses built in the grounds.

[hollins]

Anyone recognise this building?

[hollins]

No guesses......it is somewhere you would go for retail therapy.

[Fester]

No guesses......it is somewhere you would go for retail therapy.

Is it in Manchester?

[hollins]

Yes and it has been there since the 1830's.

[SteveH]

Is it House of Fraser , Deansgate.

[hollins]

Yes, well done although it will always be Kendals to me.

[SteveH]

Yes, well done although it will always be Kendals to me.

I had forgotton that  it was called Kendals, we had an office in Deansgate in the 70s, I spent a few lunch times in there, one visit just before Xmas, I saw the perfect present for my daughter , without thinking I bought it,.... a rocking donkey complete with saddle, bridle etc, at the cash desk they said it would be a few minutes coming from stores, when it arrived I was shocked, the box was BIG to say the least and would not fit in the car, I had to unpack and dismantle piece by piece,  one of those things you dont forget.