Monday 26 August 2013

Feethams Twin Towers




Today they still stand - as did their late sisters at Wembley - but within a fortnight they too may be gone.





For those residents who have been following this blog, you will know that Esh Developments allegedly sold the old Feethams ground to Persimmon Homes. This may not now be the case due to legal wrangles. Our insider sleuth reports that Esh diggers are to arrive this week, and will set about the removal of the twin towers at the entrance to Darlington Cricket Club, making way for a football field of new houses and flats.




We understand that the first stage of development will involve fencing the cricket field and putting in a new access road.









No further planning application has been made, so whether Esh, or Persimmon, or both - it seems that the original plans are to go ahead.

This brings to an abrupt end the hopes of many sportsmen that the Feethams Football ground could be saved for a sporting purpose, or even the return of the Quakers.

Enjoy the photographs, and the peace and quiet whilst they last!





Photo by Stephen, sunflower seed by courtesy of Ken's bird table at no 7



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  1. Stephen Twist27 August 2013 at 18:33

    Since writing the blog entry, I have met with Paul Nicholson, Senior Site Engineer employed by Esh Developments. He and his team will be responsible for site preparation and access. He estimates that this will take about three weeks. After an asbestos survey has been completed on the Twin Towers, they will be dismantled and removed. Fencing for the cricket pitch is being negotiated. If any resident has any questions, contact me and I will forward them to Lumsden & Carroll, Civil Engineering.

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  2. Stephen Twist6 September 2013 at 16:11

    We regret to report that Ken's sunflower seems to have been demolished by Esh...or maybe someone has picked it!

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