The Silver Age of the UK ended with the 2012 London Olympics, having been kick-started by EEC membership. The golden age was of course the Victorian era. Now there is the sad decline into mediocrity.
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UK entering new golden engineering age
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostCrossrail being finished. London bridge upgrade being finished. Victoria station upgrade being finished.
Its just like the Victorian times all over again.
Now lets build some power stations....Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostThere are no British companies that build power stations:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Power_Systems
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Electric_Company
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northe...ing_Industries
Several British companies are at the vanguard of wind farm technologies - does that count?Comment
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Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostRolls Royce still manufacture submarine nuclear power units - does that count?
Several British companies are at the vanguard of wind farm technologies - does that count?
However as Patrick Minford, leader of "Economists for Brexit" says, what is left is likely to disappear as a result of Brexit.
In his opinion, engineering and manufacturing are old school and we should move on to more modern industries.Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostThere is some top notch engineering still left, particularly in aerospace.
However as Patrick Minford, leader of "Economists for Brexit" says, what is left is likely to disappear as a result of Brexit.
In his opinion, engineering and manufacturing are old school and we should move on to more modern industries.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostThe Silver Age of the UK ended with the 2012 London Olympics, having been kick-started by EEC membership. The golden age was of course the Victorian era. Now there is the sad decline into mediocrity.Comment
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostThere is some top notch engineering still left, particularly in aerospace.
However as Patrick Minford, leader of "Economists for Brexit" says, what is left is likely to disappear as a result of Brexit.
In his opinion, engineering and manufacturing are old school and we should move on to more modern industries.Comment
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Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostWind farms are modern industries!Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostPlease go and see a doctor or a councillor. You really do need some help, don't go through life being so miserable.
But think back to the 2012 Olympics. I was cynical about it beforehand but it turned out to be a remarkable projection of the cultural influence of the UK. The UK is now a laughing stock, and while optimism such as yours can sometimes be an admirable trait, right now it looks like your head is stuck in the sand. Much better to take a deep breath, re-evaluate the situation and come up with a plan to make the best of things.Comment
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