A father has called for ancient ruins to be made safer after his son “almost broke his neck” while trying to climb them.
*sigh* Clearly, parent of the year…
He said: “There’s one sign that says ‘climb at your own risk’ on an English Heritage noticeboard but it’s obscured by a hedge and it’s pathetic.
“I don’t think it’s safe at all and some teenager will die some day from falling off. A health and safety officer needs to look at it and put something in place so it’s less dangerous.”
Yes, save us, Health & Safety Officer, you’re our only hope!
English Heritage spokesman Phil Harper said: “We are aware of the incident. Our current signs make visitors aware of the danger of climbing on Minster Lovell Hall, but we are reviewing whether further measures are required.”
A ban on visitors who can’t produce a valid MENSA certificate, perhaps?
English Idioms and English Idiots, topped with a generous serving of English Heritage - a rich dish to die for?
ReplyDeleteThe unrealistic bureaucracy is the reason many historic building are left to decay beyond reasonable margins for safety. Conditions which invite these 'climbing-boy' accidents.
The commentariat say it all PLUS MTG is spot on .. I think, being reelee fick an-all. Meds must be working Melv boi!
ReplyDeleteHow about this piece of Chav Bollocks nicely summed up by 'TotalKent' in the comments. By the way I have no idea what the story or the display relate to or even why. I do know that the mother should be immediately sterilised and the kid(z) taken from her into care.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/frosty-reception-for-frozen-display-25622/
@Anon - If we sterilised retards this sort of thing would never happen.
ReplyDeleteForget Health and Safety - page Dr Mengele!
Chavs should be ENCOURAGED to take on such challenges.
ReplyDeleteBEFORE they add to the gene pool.
When I went to Marakech, there was an utterly wonderful ruined palace with ramparts and sheer drops, unspoilt by signs, barriers or wardens to prevent tourists and small children from imminent destruction. I failed to see anyone blunder into a void.
ReplyDelete"The unrealistic bureaucracy is the reason many historic building are left to decay beyond reasonable margins for safety. "
ReplyDeleteGood point!
"How about this piece of Chav Bollocks nicely summed up by 'TotalKent' in the comments."
Oh, for... /doublefacepalm
"Chavs should be ENCOURAGED to take on such challenges.
BEFORE they add to the gene pool."
Agreed!
"The unrealistic bureaucracy is the reason many historic building are left to decay beyond reasonable margins for safety. "
ReplyDeleteGood point!
"How about this piece of Chav Bollocks nicely summed up by 'TotalKent' in the comments."
Oh, for... /doublefacepalm
"Chavs should be ENCOURAGED to take on such challenges.
BEFORE they add to the gene pool."
Agreed!