Name that place, Victorian style
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Congratulations LS1 - well spotted that lad.And congratulations Electricaldave, this is a fantastic thread idea! Loving the patter too dsco
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electricaldave wrote: All rise -- for the victor has insinuated themselves into our midst.Completion of the passage follows -On the top and front of his premises are two large electric time-balls in direct communication with the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, which, for the benefit of the public, fall daily at 1pm., thereby enabling everyone to have 'correct' Greenwich time.To enumerate his specialities is no part of the scope of this present work. Suffice it to say that for the novelty, elegance of workmanship, and durability, they have already stood the test of 25 years public favour; and an ever-increasing business demonstrates the fact that Mr Dyson still holds the fieldA toast to our champion.I seem to remember some years ago, Mrs Dyson (who latterly ran the business) demonstrated to a friend how the window displays were dropped into what was effectively a basement vault at cplosing time, unless I'm mistaken, this was accompanied by the large ball above the clock dropping too. Anyone else heard of this?