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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Roger on June 28, 2016, 02:18:47 PM

Title: 15 inch shell
Post by: Roger on June 28, 2016, 02:18:47 PM

I have often wondered why there was a large shell beside the road in Middleton (near Pickering).  Recently in Kirby Misperton I found it's twin together with an explanation.
The shells fitted the main armament on Queen Elizabeth class battleships, and if you want to see what one of them looked like, I'm sure Haddock could oblige!
Hope this is of interest to someone!!!

R

Title: Re: 15 inch shell
Post by: Wizzel on June 28, 2016, 02:41:48 PM

Interesting indeed.  I'm very surprised we haven't had an "MSea Production" at a club meeting on this already so well done on beating him to the post with this, erm, post!

Title: Re: 15 inch shell
Post by: Bigkev on June 28, 2016, 09:21:01 PM

Hi Roger,
Yes, I've often wondered about the 'Shell', and its origins, now it becomes a bit clearer thanks to you.
Isn't it strange what fantastic artefacts and stories lie within a small radius of each of our own locations.
Great Stuff, thanks Roger.
Bigkev

Title: Re: 15 inch shell
Post by: MSea on June 29, 2016, 08:51:22 AM

Thanks Roger I had no idea about this.
Wizzel look out what you say or YOU WILL BE TURNED INTO A CARTOON FIGURE  - you are lucky i am working on a cartoon  of ME at the moment and have no time.

Title: Re: 15 inch shell
Post by: zak on June 29, 2016, 03:27:09 PM

interesting stuff Roger, I have passed it many times, but never stopped.
It really is amazing the things that are around us.