On Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:46:32 +0200 Harald Finster
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> Felix Oliver-Tasker wrote:
> >
> > I visited the Snailbeach lead mining complex last weekend for the first
> > time and although it is obvious that a great deal has been done there I
> > was a disappointed to see how little has been done in the way of
> > signage.
> >
> > There is a good information board in the car park but individual
> > buildings etc have no signs telling the visitor their functions. It's
> > fine for the experienced visitor but it must be totally confusing to
> > someone who doesn't know a smelt mill from an adit.
> >
>
> I have never visited Snailbeach so far, but in my opinion people
> should avoid cluttering industrial sites with signposts as they
> disturb the original athmosphere.
> Personally I prefer leaflets with explanations about buildings,
> machinery etc. given to the visitor.
>
> Just my opinion
>
> Harald
>
>
> --
> Harald Finster
> -
> an oxymoron: "This system runs under NT"
I agree leaflets are fine but there were none of those at the site
either.
Felix Oliver-Tasker
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