Sad to say – but unfortunately Bawdsey did not win 🙁 – it went to two Church buildings (and the church have more than enough money) and will probably not be seen by too many people, especially as one will be used as parish offices. 😡
After all, it was the church who let it get this way in the first place and now we are expected to pay for it’s restoration. 😡 As Bawdsey didn’t win I wish the money had gone to the Miner’s Institute in Wales – who were in the final 3 – as “ordinary” people contributed to it being built 🙂 .
Ian – thanks for reminding everybody about the programme, your work bringing radar to it’s proper place in history is appreciated by some of us. 🙂 – cheers – Allan
By: RadarArchive - 9th August 2004 at 06:59
I also meant to say, a big thank you to everyone who voted for Bawdsey, both in the Midlands heat and in the final. Your efforts are much appreciated and have at least raised the profile of the place. Hopefully, the Transmitter Block will yet be restored.
By: RadarArchive - 9th August 2004 at 06:57
Allan,
Thanks very much for your kind comments which are much appreciated. What I have found very interesting about the programme has been the level of interest in Bawdsey. Publishers I’ve approached in the past have told me that radar is a fringe interest and although I knew this wasn’t the case, it’s nice to have something like this prove just how much interest there is in preserving and recording our heritage.
Although I would of course have liked to see Bawdsey win, I’m not too disappointed. Judging by the runners-up from last year’s programme, it’s likely Bawdsey will be able to get funding from somewhere. Most of last year’s buildings have received lottery funding, so I’m hoping this will be the case and that the T Block can still be restored and turned into a museum/visitor centre.
I don’t even grudge the King’s Norton buildings winning – they are two very beautiful medieval buildings and should be preserved and parish councils don’t have the sort of money to do that kind of work. I’m trying hard not to be a sore loser!
By: stringbag - 8th August 2004 at 23:21
Sherborne didn’t get it either then 🙁
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