Just done the 311 steps up the Monument near Bank. It was nice knowing you all. :-)
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Up the Monument.
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I once climbed the stairs at Hampstead tube station.Originally posted by Scrag Meister View Post
Just done the 311 steps up the Monument near Bank. It was nice knowing you all. :-)
God that was knackering, and the dust (human skin?!) was about half an inch thick. Can't have been swept for decades.
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I believe household dust is 80% human skin. But on the underground it is probably rodent skin.Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostI once climbed the stairs at Hampstead tube station.
God that was knackering, and the dust (human skin?!) was about half an inch thick. Can't have been swept for decades.
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Funnily enough that was the exact same words that Charlie Gilmour said after he was locked down in the cell with Bubba "let's play mummies and daddies" Knuckledragger.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostAfter I went up the monument I went up the oxo tower. Now that was painful.If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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I can confirm there is a real ale bar at the top. Want to go up now?Originally posted by NickFitz View PostI keep meaning to go up there. Is the view good?Comment
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Excellent!Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostI can confirm there is a real ale bar at the top. Want to go up now?
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I'd like to help. but my eyes were wateringOriginally posted by NickFitz View PostI keep meaning to go up there. Is the view good?
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I presume we are talking about the Monument and yes the view is quite impressive for a building that is slowly being surrounded by taller buildings.Originally posted by NickFitz View PostI keep meaning to go up there. Is the view good?
Must have been amazing in it's early days.
Sorry to let you down but there is no bar.
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