[Joseph_Locke]

Maybe they should have a storyline where Wetherfield Council tarmac the street, to the disgust of the residents (when really the cobbles have actually been moved to their new home) - in which the street gets together to get the cobbles reinstated, eventually winning, just in time for the new set to open! :lol:

Storyline (c) Chogmook :cheers:

Chez Locke has been discussing this and we think that a large scale gas main explosion is the way to go - they can move everyone out for a month or two (of Corrie-time) and then when they all move back it is into the apparently re-built street (to whit the new set). Also an opportunity to get rid of some characters ...

 

[WatcherZero]

Im sure there will be some storyline involved but as I understand it its a case of packing up filming at the old set on a friday and first day of filming at the new set on the monday. No break in filming.

 

[marni1971]

I did see an article about Bill Roache testing out the new cobbles, so they might have been laid already?
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/4332837/Soap-veteran-Bill-Roache-tests-out-new-Coronation-Street-set.html

What a load of old Sun! The only thing correct is that it is a photo of Bill. He is pictured actually off set there, heading to the canteen or the admin area.

The new set hasn't begun yet aside from structural work. The old set will remain until vacated, cobbles and all, with the new set being built using totally separate items made to match exactly the present lot. Not one cobble will leave Castlefield for Trafford Park.

 

[mode1]

Not taken from the best angle - but noticed yesterday that the structure of the houses on the street itself is on it's way up. You can see the red frame to the right of the studios

If you also look through the building/studio to the other side can also be seen red framework which is probably the terrace itself. the framework that is more clearer maybe the where the surgery/chippy and apartments are then down towards Victoria Street.

 

[Chewy2nd]

From what I can tell the yellow fencing is the location of the "Set Store"
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ieqsyxnYlNo/TQy_Jps77eI/AAAAAAAAMQ0/MtGvG6nQUTA/s1600/new.jpg

 

[Chewy2nd]

A good look at the street

Courtesy of NonstopMark

 

[manc]

And from the other angle...

 

[Chewy2nd]

Thanks for that, manc It's good to see the size of it from another perspective

 

[manc]

The streets really coming along now! You can make out particular houses now!

Zoomed in -On the right hand side is the Salon, with the three non-terrace houses at an angle to the left of it. Then next to Gail's is the factory and garage. And the houses and Rovers' with their back to us.

 

[RMB2007]

Hmmm, so you'll be able to watch them filming the latest episode of Corrie from that view in the future?

 

[bertyboy]

How much has this set been scaled up compared the the current set? Will the houses be normal house height now?

 

[Chewy2nd]

Wait, isnt there supposed to be a road between the Rovers and medical centre? I can't seem to see it lol

EDIT: Oh wait that long building is the Salon, haha

 

[marni1971]

How much has this set been scaled up compared the the current set? Will the houses be normal house height now?

Yes. Full size.

 

[uklad1979]

Is roys rolls and medical centre missing? They would be on the right of the photo wouldn't they?

 

[marni1971]

Is roys rolls and medical centre missing? They would be on the right of the photo wouldn't they?

Yep. They are yet to build. Same for the Kabin and Victoria St amongst others.

 

[apologiesforthedelay]

How are they going to make it look exactly like the current street? Or is there going to be a storyline where Roy and Norris go a bit mental and blow the street up?

 

[Goldie]

I love the weirdness of them having to build a replica of the goods warehouse too.

 

[Cobbydaler]

...

 

[WatcherZero]

How are they going to make it look exactly like the current street? Or is there going to be a storyline where Roy and Norris go a bit mental and blow the street up?

Their pretty good at set building and making something new look like something they used in the previous series in the film business. This will be the third time the sets been replaced.

 

[mode1]

Is it splitting hairs but won't it be the fourth. If we count the first indoor street set from 1960. Then from mid late 60s the first outdoor street then from 1983 the current one.