Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee, 08.08

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Been meaning to visit this place for a while.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=54.74992,-1.345903&spn=0.000714,0.002747&t=h&z=19

Heres some background on it:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Pavilion

The Approach

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Path underneath

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Sculpture

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Back

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Side

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Viewing area?

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Yess! I was wondering how long it would take before someone put this place up. I used to hate it but over the years this type of architecture (all things concrete) has really grown on me.
I was wondering where my trike had gone!
 
Thanks. It is very intriguing.

Could this be the canoeing venue for the 2012 Olympics?
 
Apparently, they are giving this a make-over in the near future and are planning to renew the stairs so people can access the viewing platform on the actual structure itself.
 
I am impressed by the way the photographer/artist strategically placed the geen wheelie bin, they must have put much thought and deliberation into this important piece of work. Shows great promise!
 
Its interesting how new towns such as Peterlee were given interesting features like the pavilion and the locals obviously hate it, disrespect it and don't care. Imagine how nice it would be if the pond was clean and the grass was cut nicely and there were flower beds, it could be a nice place to be in the summer for families to be with their children, if you don't mind concrete.
It reminds me of the forgotten features of Washington new town, being brought up there I know there are very nice parks and walks which are forgotten about and trashed by the chavs. It’s a shame nobody seems to care about what’s right on their doorstep now.
Interesting pictures by the way :)
 
it looks like a good intention that went horribly wrong doesn't it & now you can't live with it or without it....great pictures, glad its not on my doorstep ;)
 
The main structure could do with a jet wash! :)

Shame its just been left.
 
Went to school and college in Peterlee. I remember when the stairs used to be there and you could walk through it. Must admit it has been quite a few years since I was last there! Not sure if putting the stairs would be a good idea. I remember it used to smell like a public lavvy! We shall wait with baited breath!
 
I saw this place on TV some time ago and I had forgotten all about it, nice to see some pics and interesting that nothing appears to have been done to clean it up since I saw the TV show describing it in a sorry state of affairs!

Nice pics! Thanks mate!
 
I could've sworn I'd already replied to this thread back along! :confused:
Anyway, I really like it. It would be brill if it was cleaned up, a few more trees and some flowers planted.
What it needs is an initiative to give householders the chance to create their own garden landscaping...pride of place and all that would keep it looking good. :)
 
Foxylady said:
I could've sworn I'd already replied to this thread back along! :confused:
Anyway, I really like it. It would be brill if it was cleaned up, a few more trees and some flowers planted.
What it needs is an initiative to give householders the chance to create their own garden landscaping...pride of place and all that would keep it looking good. :)
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As well as all that Foxylady they need to bulldoze Peterlee. ;)

It really isn't the sort of place I would recomend to anyone.
 
I know I'm completely hijacking the thread but does anyone actually know of anything good (apart from this pavillion) in Peterlee?
 
Sausage said:
I know I'm completely hijacking the thread but does anyone actually know of anything good (apart from this pavillion) in Peterlee?
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Yes the A19 North and South out of the place :mrgreen: !

Seriously there was the dene in Peterlee! But I am really unsure of anywhere interesting to visit, have been away too long now to suggest anything!

Any takers??
 
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