Leamington Spa

[margaret]

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Leamington Parade, , by Boots the Chemist.

Just recently I have been curious about those chimney stacks on top of the building whether they are original, or perhaps once used or just decor.

[rebbonk]

Completely off topic but you've reminded me of a security operation I was involved in.

We had thieving going on but couldn't actually catch the culprit(s). So we dressed my mate up as a 'chimney' and stuck him on a roof amongst other chimneys. He stood there all day with binoculars and radio but saw nothing. Turned out to be an inside job, but they were caught in the end.

[margaret]

Completely off topic but you've reminded me of a security operation I was involved in.

We had thieving going on but couldn't actually catch the culprit(s). So we dressed my mate up as a 'chimney' and stuck him on a roof amongst other chimneys. He stood there all day with binoculars and radio but saw nothing. Turned out to be an inside job, but they were caught in the end.


A very clever idea! Hope the chap didn't get too cold though. :)

[rebbonk]

IIRC, it was a bright spring day. I remember laughing out loud as I watched this 'chimney' move closer to the edge of the roof for a better view!

Surprisingly, people don't ever consider they are being monitored from above. We installed many cameras above head hight that were never detected;