New "Have a Look at This" thread

Abbafan1972

I recently looked at the houses of the Beatles as well (but not the sales histories though) and I was surprised there was no blue plaques on these, but there is one on John’s home, but not sure about Paul’s. Although the latter are owned by National Trust and you have to pay to go on a tour of them. 

joho

In case anyone has need of their own air raid shelter. 

Egerton Road, West Bishopston, Bristol BS7, 3 bedroom detached house for sale - 67297627 | PrimeLocation

Sarahspangles

In London English Heritage coordinate most blue plaques. But elsewhere coverage relies on organisations like local Civic Trusts. If a scheme runs, there has to be a nomination, agreement from the notable person (if they are alive) or their family and then permission from the building owner and (if the building is listed/conservation area) the Council. And then it has to be funded, along with an unveiling ceremony.

It’s probably not worth the investment of time if the building is already a museum or similar, or on well established tours.

Can you tell I have experience here 😂

joho

Lovely, quirky building.

Fradley Junction, Alrewas, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE13, 4 bedroom detached house for sale - 67305889 | PrimeLocation

Silvertabby

SallyDucati said:

Gers said:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/146498594#/?channel=RES_BUY

This type of bedroom 'renovation' is horrible.

Why, just why when there is a dedicated bathroom in the next room!

It could be worse - at least there isn't a toilet in there as well! 

RHemmings

Abbafan1972 said:

I recently looked at the houses of the Beatles as well (but not the sales histories though) and I was surprised there was no blue plaques on these, but there is one on John’s home, but not sure about Paul’s. Although the latter are owned by National Trust and you have to pay to go on a tour of them. 

I was curious about the concept of buying one, and using it as an AirBnB for fans. But, I would guess that mentioning the historical context may result in legal letters asking me to cease and desist. 

I'm going to see if I can put alerts into Rightmove for these and other houses. 

There must be other houses of people who are not so famous. I wonder where the Gallagher brothers were born and grew up. Or Sid Vicious. Damon Albarn's birthplace is probably really really expensive. EDIT: Childhood home in Leytonstone: https://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/11565343.damon-albarn-unveils-blue-plaque-childhood-home/

EDIT: No houses in the road where the Gallagher brothers grew up have any sold prices on Zoopla at all. Nor any other information that I can see. I initially guessed that they would be council houses. But, it appears that the other half of the semi in which the Gallaghers grew up is currently for sale: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/143616857#/?channel=RES_BUY

Sarahspangles

joho said:

In case anyone has need of their own air raid shelter. 

Egerton Road, West Bishopston, Bristol BS7, 3 bedroom detached house for sale - 67297627 | PrimeLocation

What a fun house! One of those that would be easier to understand if there was a boundary plan as well as a floor plan.

Green_hopeful

Gers said:

Green_hopeful said:

Gers said:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147536483#/?channel=RES_BUY

Apart from the questionable colour scheme, the prices paid previously for this property are interesting and intriguing. Something weird must have happened between 2007 and 2008. 

I don’t think it is the right flat. If you look at the pictures for no 5 it’s a different flat. 

How can you tell? Just curious.

If you look at the photos from the sold prices it’s a different flat. Happens quite a bit. 

snowdrop99

Last decorated/updated in the  60s/70s by the look of it, a reminder of what many considered desirable decor back then!
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147707159#/?channel=RES_BUY

RHemmings

snowdrop99 said:

Last decorated/updated in the  60s/70s by the look of it, a reminder of what many considered desirable decor back then!
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147707159#/?channel=RES_BUY

I can see that it isn't for people in other parts of the country, but this is quite common around my way. Quite a few houses are on sale because the previous occupants have aged and are no longer there for one reason or another. And, the time-warp decoration from quite a few decades ago is still there. 

Not my house, I'll point out. But, I could easily have ended up in a time-warp house like this one. And, I wouldn't have been too worried about it.