Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Duchess Gate to open on Monday 5 November | |
Posted by: | Tim Henderson | |
Date/Time: | 05/11/12 08:35:00 |
I don't know ! I thought I was late when I dawdled along London Road this morning and arrived at the gates at about 8:09. My hopes were raised by a figure crossing the road who produced a key to unlock the padlock and I asked if this was the Opening Ceremony. He said he didn't know about that and that he was on his way to work - but he did offer to let me through with him. I politely declined - it would be improper to claim precedence over the ranks of civic dignitaries who would surely be arriving presently - and just mentioned that today was supposed to be the Opening Day. I noticed for the first time a newly uncovered noticeboard inside the gate that proclaimed the usual hour of opening as 08:00. And with a comment that he hadn't heard that there was going to be champagne , he passed through and locked the padlock after him. Still the delay does give me further time to consider the best filling for my sandwiches..... |