Piccadilly Circus - Page 2

chrissyb · March 2nd, 2009, 04:40 PM

Eros looked better in the middle - well it still is but you know what I mean.

...and too may tourists sit in round the statue - looks untidy!

I can't make my mind up about the advertising - really in all honestly the light blue Trocadero signs look worse than any potential hoarding - totally washed out and cheap looking.

If they still have them...that is....

Haddington · March 3rd, 2009, 12:59 PM

Thanks for all the feedback I love the 60s pic and had it as my computer’s wallpaper for quite a while! I read somewhere that Michael Caine got the idea of talking to the camera in Alfie from Albert Finney doing the same thing in Tom Jones… anyway I digress.

Have written to Westminster stating that I think a complete embargo on all new signs is going a bit far. Given that the person I spoke to said the council’s position on this had ‘hardened’ in recent years it’ll be interesting to see their response. I wondered if they’d get rid of all the signs if they could.

Here’s another interesting site showing various images of the Guinness Clock and surroundings. The GC was a staple of PC for many years.

http://www.guinntiques.com/piccadilly/piccadilly.asp

DarJoLe · March 3rd, 2009, 02:23 PM

This will always be the classic image of Piccadilly Circus for me, the 1980/90s version with static signs that lit up. Todays' video screens have just lost it for me and feels complete overkill.

Not the same.

Ooops

chrissyb · March 3rd, 2009, 04:17 PM

The new signs do give it that daylight at night effect though - which I love. I noticed that effect before I even noticed the new signs.

The Sage · March 3rd, 2009, 07:31 PM

I love the video screens. They reassure me that at least 0.0000000000001% of London isn't stuck living in the past...

potto · March 3rd, 2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Sage

I love the video screens. They reassure me that at least 0.0000000000001% of London isn't stuck living in the past...

I agree otherwise we had might as well just stick oxo cube and coleman mustard adverts up everywhere

wawd · March 4th, 2009, 11:33 AM

didn't TDK used to make cassette tapes? how can they afford to advertise there now ??

The Sage · March 4th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by potto

I agree otherwise we had might as well just stick oxo cube and coleman mustard adverts up everywhere

Don't forget Bovril!

LukeWz · March 7th, 2009, 10:10 PM

The video screens just look tacky to me :/

Jonny 5 · March 8th, 2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wawd

didn't TDK used to make cassette tapes? how can they afford to advertise there now ??

TDK and Sanyo probably signed long term deals back in the 80s.
There is no way they could justify the cost now.

The TDK sign hasn't changed for decades.

Cat man do · March 8th, 2009, 05:38 PM

I saw some TDK video tapes in Poundland ... not sure whatelse they do these days, at least in the consumer market? Blank DVDs?

Sesquip · March 8th, 2009, 08:45 PM

These thrilling items: http://www.tdk.com/product-catalog.php

***eddyk*** · March 8th, 2009, 09:28 PM

We can at least look forward to new signs when Sanyo and and TDKs lease finally ends.

Ciudad Bristol · March 9th, 2009, 06:00 PM

[QUOTE=Haddington;32929782]While browsing the Westminster Council website today I noticed that 3 planning applications for new illuminated adverts had been rejected. The applications were for the London Pavillion (which was plastered in adverts until the late 70s) and now part of the Trocadero.

I was disappointed by the rejection so phoned the planning dept and the person said that as a listed building they would never allow adverts on this building or indeed any other in the area.

QUOTE]

Isn’t the screen on top of Aberdeen Angus at the top end of Haymarket relatively new? It looks rather crap all by itself and needs company. Bloody Westminster retrogrades. Will never forgive them for not investing in cleaning up Oxford St /Soho before the Olympics.

The Contemporary Westminster exhibition at Building Centre is well worth a visit by the way and makes you forget for a while that Westminster is run by a bunch of twats. Lots of good low rise projects, one or two you may not know about, obviously nothing highrise. Personal favourites – White Cube Gallery and Inn the Park, both in St James.

alexisb · March 4th, 2011, 11:49 PM

Picadilly is overrated, it only have one building with neon lights

stella artois sign is the best

LazyOaf · March 5th, 2011, 05:27 AM

Why bump a two year old thread?

davidaiow · March 5th, 2011, 10:05 AM

^Agreed, though having said that, there is an application for a screen in Piccadilly on the planning website, by coca-cola though.

dutchsnookerfan · March 5th, 2011, 11:22 AM

Use the leister square then.....

AUTOTHRILL · March 5th, 2011, 08:20 PM

Just read on the news- not sure if anybody here knows but sanyo have chosen after 33 years to stop advertising here- a new, updated (LED this time) board will be put up in quite a rare advertising space by a new company- any bets on who will snatch the space?

JackM · March 5th, 2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AUTOTHRILL

Just read on the news- not sure if anybody here knows but sanyo have chosen after 33 years to stop advertising here- a new, updated (LED this time) board will be put up in quite a rare advertising space by a new company- any bets on who will snatch the space?

I'm betting McDonalds. They would advertise on your forehead if they could.

March 3rd, 2009, 02:23 PM	#23
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March 4th, 2009, 11:33 AM	#27
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March 8th, 2009, 09:28 PM	#33
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March 9th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#34
Ciudad Bristol Virtute et Industria Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London SE 16 Posts: 1,380 Likes (Received): 1	[QUOTE=Haddington;32929782]While browsing the Westminster Council website today I noticed that 3 planning applications for new illuminated adverts had been rejected. The applications were for the London Pavillion (which was plastered in adverts until the late 70s) and now part of the Trocadero. I was disappointed by the rejection so phoned the planning dept and the person said that as a listed building they would never allow adverts on this building or indeed any other in the area. QUOTE] Isn’t the screen on top of Aberdeen Angus at the top end of Haymarket relatively new? It looks rather crap all by itself and needs company. Bloody Westminster retrogrades. Will never forgive them for not investing in cleaning up Oxford St /Soho before the Olympics. The Contemporary Westminster exhibition at Building Centre is well worth a visit by the way and makes you forget for a while that Westminster is run by a bunch of twats. Lots of good low rise projects, one or two you may not know about, obviously nothing highrise. Personal favourites – White Cube Gallery and Inn the Park, both in St James. __________________ Kings Cross Southern square (7,000m2) – August 2013

March 5th, 2011, 11:22 AM	#38
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March 2nd, 2009, 04:40 PM	#21
chrissyb Lincoln - London - Greece Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Greece Posts: 599 Likes (Received): 1	Eros looked better in the middle - well it still is but you know what I mean. ...and too may tourists sit in round the statue - looks untidy! I can't make my mind up about the advertising - really in all honestly the light blue Trocadero signs look worse than any potential hoarding - totally washed out and cheap looking. If they still have them...that is....

March 3rd, 2009, 12:59 PM	#22
Haddington Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 66 Likes (Received): 0	Thanks for all the feedback I love the 60s pic and had it as my computer’s wallpaper for quite a while! I read somewhere that Michael Caine got the idea of talking to the camera in Alfie from Albert Finney doing the same thing in Tom Jones… anyway I digress. Have written to Westminster stating that I think a complete embargo on all new signs is going a bit far. Given that the person I spoke to said the council’s position on this had ‘hardened’ in recent years it’ll be interesting to see their response. I wondered if they’d get rid of all the signs if they could. Here’s another interesting site showing various images of the Guinness Clock and surroundings. The GC was a staple of PC for many years. http://www.guinntiques.com/piccadilly/piccadilly.asp

March 3rd, 2009, 04:17 PM	#24
chrissyb Lincoln - London - Greece Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Greece Posts: 599 Likes (Received): 1	The new signs do give it that daylight at night effect though - which I love. I noticed that effect before I even noticed the new signs.

March 3rd, 2009, 07:31 PM	#25
The Sage I want my LBT Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,552 Likes (Received): 1	I love the video screens. They reassure me that at least 0.0000000000001% of London isn't stuck living in the past...

March 7th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#29
LukeWz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1 Likes (Received): 0	The video screens just look tacky to me :/

March 8th, 2009, 05:38 PM	#31
Cat man do Founder of the 'Gy'. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carrbridge/Highlands Posts: 2,080 Likes (Received): 53	I saw some TDK video tapes in Poundland ... not sure whatelse they do these days, at least in the consumer market? Blank DVDs?

March 8th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#32
Sesquip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,129 Likes (Received): 13	These thrilling items: http://www.tdk.com/product-catalog.php

March 4th, 2011, 11:49 PM	#35
alexisb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 8 Likes (Received): 0	Picadilly is overrated, it only have one building with neon lights stella artois sign is the best

March 5th, 2011, 05:27 AM	#36
LazyOaf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London (the southern half) Posts: 309 Likes (Received): 0	Why bump a two year old thread?

March 5th, 2011, 10:05 AM	#37
davidaiow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London NW1/Isle of Wight Posts: 543 Likes (Received): 2	^Agreed, though having said that, there is an application for a screen in Piccadilly on the planning website, by coca-cola though.

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