August 21 2009: Rodboro Buildings by Ray :)

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Rodboro Buildings


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August 21 2009:
Rodboro Buildings

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Guildford, Surrey

Guildford has a few interesting buildings, but this is maybe my favourite. It was built in the 1901 for the fledgling Dennis business who at that time were making light vehicles such as ambulances. In 1917, the building was sold to the Rodboro Boot and Shoe Company.

In more recent times, after lying empty for quite some time, the ground floor became has become a J.D. Wetherspoon pub, a chain only formed in 1979. Wetherspoon's are well known for often using unconventional locations such as these, and have a strict "no TV and music" policy so you can have a conversation over your drink!

On a Friday night, this road crossing is always busy, the railway station and nightclub being very near, and the town centre being right behind me.

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Anja Lieder		22-Aug-2009 13:46
Oh! i know, 1901. Wetherspoons are in fact rather civilized even thought they only sell European disco-piss and some Alcopops. As you say, you can actually sit there and still hear what the other people at your table say.

Anja Lieder		22-Aug-2009 13:43
This is very nice. When was it built?

laine		22-Aug-2009 10:50
A pub where you can hear yourself think ?? Got to like that !!

Cindi Smith		22-Aug-2009 03:17
Lots of hustling and bustling going on. A busy world captured here.

Michael Todd Thorpe		21-Aug-2009 21:41
A chain pub? I wouldn't think that would be all that appealing, yet the "no tv/music" policy is one I can admire...