Bollards

Ian · August 2011

@dion now you bring the subject up, there has been remarkably little bollard action lately. One went down at the other end of Regina, but that is not the bollard I monitor. Two months ago it was unsettled but never went as far as going over. A month ago a dent occurred in the upper left section. I can only conclude from the following list: lorry drivers have become more careful or less frequent; the bollards themselves have more secure fixings (my evidence on this is based on some plugs that look like they have been put in the base); and/or the council have become incredibly efficient at putting it back - perhaps they have finally got that Smart Car pair to do something useful. Whatever the cause, things are definitely less troublesome for the bollard. I remain vigilant.

dion · August 2011

Now, I can't believe that the bollard has survived the riots. Please update with status.

Ian · January 2012

The bollard has lasted 9 months or so now, so it is no longer the hapless soul I began to monitor. For what it is worth, I think the council decide to fix it to the stand at the bottom so it wouldn't fall over every time it was nudged. At some point a week or so ago it took a hell of a beating. It didn't topple, possibly due to my fixed base thesis, but it is in a sorry state.

applehead · January 2012

Thanks for that Ian I hadn't been wondering how the survey was going until you mentioned it but am pleased to know that you are a steadfast local citizen keeping an eye on all things bollard

chrisn4 · January 2012

dear bollard fans, as a longtime fan of this thread i would like to say- i agree that sg n finsbury park bollards need our support,they stand there doing a good job in all weathers, year after year,they never complain, or throw a sicky and they show classic british stoicism n stiff upper lip service to the local community... if the bollard falls down;just pick it up,put it back in place,press down on it with all your weight and it pops back into place.No need to email auntie islington council. ive put many a knocked down bollard back into its rightfull place - and it gives an enormous sense of satisfaction. yeah?yeah! on twitter there is a twitter account called something like "bollards of london " a fine tribute to these fine upstanding gentlemen of the road so to speak... if you cant be bothered to help a bollard back to his upstanding place in the community after white van man has knocked him over after mistiming the corner then email islington council on <A href="mailto:contact@islington.gov.uk">contact@islington.gov.uk</A> carry on

Lololala · February 2012

The illuminated bollards on Florence Road, at the junction of Lorne Road, have been knocked down three times in the last four months. I can't work out if someone is doing it on purpose. Surely they are easy enough to see? The last time it happened was last Saturday at about 8am. There was a big bang and the car left half its exhaust pipe behind. Joyriders perhaps? Someone has now replaced one of the bollards with a traffic cone which I think looks rather beautiful now that it is illuminated.<div> </div><div> </div>

Ian · February 2012

@lololala perhaps the problem is that that your bollards don't have a champion. When I mentioned the battering the bollard had taken (above) next time I looked it had been replaced. I can only conclude Islington monitor this bollard due to its prominence on this site ...

ChangN4N6 · February 2012

That one in Lornr Road was hit because it was suspectedto be part of the root of the stink which the street is infamous for. Not true tho, I think . Chang

Ian · April 2012

Man down MAN DOWN. Photo later...

miss annie · April 2012

What's the damage? DOA or retrievable?

Idoru · April 2012

I love this thread! Those poor, brave bollards

Ian · April 2012

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/7093960265_4ba9d95526_m.jpg ;

Ian · April 2012

The bollard is already fixed back in place. The internet is a magical thing.

tharobc · April 2012

My local bollard! *weeps a little*

Ian · April 2012

To be clear, there is only one bollard I monitor - that is the one. The rest are on their own.

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