Underhill

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ape1968
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 234393Post ape1968 »

I usally run past Underhill in the mornings. This morning there was a horrible van drawing up as I went past: GMB Demolition and Earthworks. Sad day for those of us who grew up going to that beautiful stadium.

A bit of history collected here if you want to have a look http://www.beesoverseas.com/underhill-history.html
"The feeling of stepping out for Barnet for the first time was the same as a Champions League match. It is just joy"

Edgar Davids
WinchyBee
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 234401Post WinchyBee »

Sad day for everyone involved with Barnet FC, it's a shame that the ground can't be remembered with a little garden in the new school regarding Underhill or a little of the ground being kept intact for all the joy it brought to citizens of Barnet over the years.

That said, I think we should be very proud of The Hive and its facilities, I love the new ground, sure it hasn't got the character of Underhill but whenever I bring friends or relatives to the ground it gives me great pleasure showing them around the facilities.
beew
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 234695Post beew »

A quick update on the demolition works.

A new access road is being created from Barnet Lane into the south stand car park in front of the pavillion. Work has started to remove the glass windows from the Durham suite, which suggests that the first phase will be the removal of south stand and Durham suite.

If this information is not wanted please say and I'll stop.
LeicesterBee
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 234697Post LeicesterBee »

beew wrote:A quick update on the demolition works.

A new access road is being created from Barnet Lane into the south stand car park in front of the pavillion. Work has started to remove the glass windows from the Durham suite, which suggests that the first phase will be the removal of south stand and Durham suite.

If this information is not wanted please say and I'll stop.
No, please keep up the updates beew.
HertsBee
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 234698Post HertsBee »

Is it possible for any pictures of the gradual removal of Underhill?
beew
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 234700Post beew »

bee007 wrote:Is it possible for any pictures of the gradual removal of Underhill?

My phone camera isn't the best but if you wish I can dig out a proper camera. I'm just a bit undecided if this will cause some unnecessary upset.
HertsBee
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 234701Post HertsBee »

Take the pictures and then issue a warning when uploaded. Then those that don't want to look can avoid them.
beew
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 234821Post beew »

Not great photos but the new/temporary road is nearly ready from Barnet Lane and they're starting to strip out the walls etc from the top floor of the Durham suite and take it out of the windows they've removed into a waiting JCB. I will try to get a decent camera ready soon.
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Brighton Bee
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 235639Post Brighton Bee »

Yesterday & today:
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WinchyBee
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 235641Post WinchyBee »

Very sad to see!
ape1968
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 235647Post ape1968 »

Hard to take. I ran past this this morning and thought "GW appointed at the same time as this is happening". Ironic. Tough to take.

No one can take the memories away though
"The feeling of stepping out for Barnet for the first time was the same as a Champions League match. It is just joy"

Edgar Davids
beew
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 235653Post beew »

Your photos are better than mine! Went past this afternoon and that digger use to take out the turnstiles and toilets in the southeast corner has now moved to the north east and is ripping out that corner. There's also something happening to the back of the east terrace.
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Golf Delta
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 235924Post Golf Delta »

When you're arguing with an idiot, make sure the other person isn't doing the same.
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Reckless
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 235947Post Reckless »

Drone video = film of the Underhill Northwest Terrace at half time.
Norfolk & Chance
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Re: Underhill

Post: # 235949Post Norfolk & Chance »

Such a simple, unassuming few square yards of EN5.

But the stories it could tell !!
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