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Posted Dec 31, 2002 by coelacanth
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  | |  Thank you so much! I've read a few Entries that have made me feel the same way but I'm very flattered that you think so. The video clip was a nice surprise for me, filmed by two of the editors. I hope they are able to put clips in more entries soon.
Have you ever seen the Stone? It really looks so insignificant and sad at the moment so I thought it deserved to be brought to peoples notice.
Do you have any preference from my theories about why the Stone is so much smaller than it once was?
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| | | Subject: marvellous
Posted Jan 1, 2003 by sinistercoincidence
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| | The wromantic in me is attracted by the idea of some 18th century carriage colliding with the stone and breaking a huge chunk off in a suitably dramatic fashion. However, I suspect that the reason for the stone's present size is, as you suggest, a combination of the factors mentioned in the article. History has a habit of being more ordinary than I'd like, although that phrase from the spectacle people about the remaining portion of stone is intriguing.
I have a vague recollection of passing the stone and noticing it but not really giving it much thought. No more, of course! I plan to visit it (or should that be 'greet' it?) this very weekend when I go on my Aimless Wander Around the City.
Thank-you once again for a superb article.
Happy new year!
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| | | Subject: marvellous
Posted Jan 1, 2003 by coelacanth
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| | I like the idea of the carriage colliding with it, perhaps in the middle of the night rushing through the streets.  I had an image of some medieval removal men dropping it when it was moved and hoping no-one would notice! Some of it is still underneath Cannon Street probably where the traffic island is. Look at the road and notice the distinct dip, which is where the Wallbrook used to flow.
You'll see the stone has evidence of recent damage too as it is different colours. Enjoy your walk!
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Posted Jan 6, 2003 by U255
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| | The idea behind the fim clip is to see if the concept works within the context of an h2g2 entry. Does it add anything to the reader's experience? I personally think it does. And the the thing is, it was only filmed using a digital stills camera - one that has a minute or so mpeg facility! To this effect, we're considering asking h2g2 Researchers who have access to digital cameras to film clips for Edited Guide Entries. Maybe set up an h2g2 Film Unit. I don't know for sure yet, but definitley watch this space! I'm glad you appreciated the clip.
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