GPO bell reclaimed by nature - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

mickash · 23rd Apr 2011, 10:49 pm

I spotted this old GPO Bell no.67(?) about 12 feet up a tree being slowly consumed by the bark. One gong seems to have popped off it's mounting and the other is beginning to be engulfed by bark. The coils can be seen where part of the cover is missing.

I would imagine that this was part of a temporary installation for a building site office. The nearest building to this tree appears to be a late 70s early 80s structure so the bell has probably been there for about 30 years.

I wonder if it would still work?!!

Michael.

michamoo · 23rd Apr 2011, 11:23 pm

what bell where??

Darren-UK · 23rd Apr 2011, 11:36 pm

No jokes about branch exchanges and the number of rings in tree trunks please

mickash · 23rd Apr 2011, 11:37 pm

Sorry, looks like I managed to miss off the picture. Sorry also for the quality, I used my mobile to take it.

Michael.

evingar · 24th Apr 2011, 7:11 am

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Originally Posted by mickash

I wonder if it would still work?!!

Michael.

Stranger things have happened but the missing cover would have allowed the full force of the weather onto the coil which must have degraded the insulation to some extent.

Chipmunk · 24th Apr 2011, 10:50 am

Liking it... Nature's an amazing beast!

julie_m · 24th Apr 2011, 11:10 am

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Originally Posted by Darren-UK

No jokes about branch exchanges and the number of rings in tree trunks please

We already twigged onto that. Wood-n't want to see this thread get the axe.

G8VAT Wolfman · 24th Apr 2011, 11:17 am

leaf it out will ya..

but well spotted.

Herald1360 · 24th Apr 2011, 11:41 am

It's obviously an early ecobell. Been hugging that tree for a bit too long, though.

Valvewhiz1 · 24th Apr 2011, 12:15 pm

Well! someone had to say it "Are you sure you are not Barking Up The Wrong Tree" - and it's usually me!!

BGmidsUK · 24th Apr 2011, 4:33 pm

So, that's what they mean when they refer to a trunk call.

(Sorry)

I too would doubt its functionality. Pity someone didn't rescue it when building work was completed. Especially as one of the gongs "fell" off

However, I believe there is something like this in use at Johns Lee Wood on one of the cabins? I'll have to remember my camera if I go up there again.

Brian

23rd Apr 2011, 10:49 pm	#1
mickash Hexode Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 289	GPO bell reclaimed by nature I spotted this old GPO Bell no.67(?) about 12 feet up a tree being slowly consumed by the bark. One gong seems to have popped off it's mounting and the other is beginning to be engulfed by bark. The coils can be seen where part of the cover is missing. I would imagine that this was part of a temporary installation for a building site office. The nearest building to this tree appears to be a late 70s early 80s structure so the bell has probably been there for about 30 years. I wonder if it would still work?!! Michael.

23rd Apr 2011, 11:23 pm	#2
michamoo Hexode Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cambridge, Cambs. UK. Posts: 469	Re: GPO bell reclaimed by nature what bell where??

23rd Apr 2011, 11:36 pm	#3
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: GPO bell reclaimed by nature No jokes about branch exchanges and the number of rings in tree trunks please

23rd Apr 2011, 11:37 pm	#4
mickash Hexode Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 289	Re: GPO bell reclaimed by nature Sorry, looks like I managed to miss off the picture. Sorry also for the quality, I used my mobile to take it. Michael. Attached Thumbnails

24th Apr 2011, 10:50 am	#6
Chipmunk Triode Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 30	Re: GPO bell reclaimed by nature Liking it... Nature's an amazing beast!

24th Apr 2011, 11:17 am	#8
G8VAT Wolfman Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 293	Re: GPO bell reclaimed by nature leaf it out will ya.. but well spotted.

24th Apr 2011, 11:41 am	#9
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,535	Re: GPO bell reclaimed by nature It's obviously an early ecobell. Been hugging that tree for a bit too long, though. __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O

24th Apr 2011, 12:15 pm	#10
Valvewhiz1 Triode Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 38	Re: GPO bell reclaimed by nature Well! someone had to say it "Are you sure you are not Barking Up The Wrong Tree" - and it's usually me!! __________________ Check out My Website www.meazzi.org.uk

24th Apr 2011, 4:33 pm	#11
BGmidsUK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester, UK. Posts: 809	Re: GPO bell reclaimed by nature So, that's what they mean when they refer to a trunk call. (Sorry) I too would doubt its functionality. Pity someone didn't rescue it when building work was completed. Especially as one of the gongs "fell" off However, I believe there is something like this in use at Johns Lee Wood on one of the cabins? I'll have to remember my camera if I go up there again. Brian