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[Gary C]

At last some good news, Richard Jenkins of this parish has tweeted that planning permission has been granted for the old Tyrrell woodshed to be moved from Ockham to the Goodwood circuit. No idea where it will end up, but somewhere prominent I hope. No doubt Richard will be along to maybe give us a few more details....

[Richard Jenkins]

It's going in the Chicane paddock area. The idea is that people can park in front of it for photo opportunities and at events, it will serve as a Tyrrell themed bar.
Launch will now be at the Revival, not the MM due to delays from the council and there was previously a very similar hut there in the same position back in the 1940,'s.

[Gary C]

Excellent!

[marksixman]

Excellent news indeed.

 

But, if it is to become a bar (good news again !), for historical accuracy it should of course be spelt with capital letters.

 

Both team and shed could then be said to have morphed into a BAR !

[E1pix]

For eternal accuracy, patrons should have to Ford a moat before entry.

Edit: But seriously, this project sounds incredible. What an inspired way, and place, to keep a legacy alive.

Edited by E1pix, 12 February 2023 - 18:55.

[john aston]

Be even nice to have seen it relocated to somewhere out 'in the country', as commentators used to say . It'd then be  more likely to be enjoyed by folk who knew who Ken Tyrrell was . Unlike the irritating influencers ,  YouTube warriors , Dubarry booted  Ruperts and Instagram friendly Marilyn Monroe tribute acts whose preferred habitat seems to lie between the chicane and the first apex at Madgwick . Yah...  

[Nigel Beresford]

Great news and well done to those who made this happen. For true period authenticity they will need to reproduce Mickey Brown’s many “gentleman's calendars” that adorned the shed, but I somehow doubt it..

[Nick Planas]

Great news and well done to those who made this happen. For true period authenticity they will need to reproduce Mickey Brown’s many “gentleman's calendars” that adorned the shed, but I somehow doubt it..

They could always try and ask the same ladies to pose in 2023 for similar pictures - that may be less controversial 

[E1pix]

Or MORE.

[opplock]

They could always try and ask the same ladies to pose in 2023 for similar pictures - that may be less controversial 

 

Pete Townshend warned about this sort of thing back in 67.

 

I asked my dad where Lily I could find
He said, "Son, now don't be silly
She's been dead since 1929"
Oh, how I cried that night

[marksixman]

WHO would have thought ......... !

 

Ken, I suspect, would be appalled.

 

But, once again the ability of this forum to take a serious subject and widen it, especially to something amusing, is outstanding. 

 

As an aside, my first live gig was The Who and Cream, double-billed at Brighton (in '65 or '66 ?).

[Collombin]

As an aside, my first live gig was The Who and Cream, double-billed at Brighton (in '65 or '66 ?).

This is TNF so needs pinning down. 21st April 1967?

[Myhinpaa]

Pete Townshend warned about this sort of thing back in 67.

 

I asked my dad where Lily I could find
He said, "Son, now don't be silly
She's been dead since 1929"
Oh, how I cried that night

 

 

Lillie Langtry 1853 - 1929

 

[Tim Murray]

This is TNF so needs pinning down. 21st April 1967?

This has to be it, I think, as it appears to have been the only gig The Who played in Brighton between 1965 and 1970. Coincidentally, the single Pictures of Lily was released on 21st April 1967.

http://www.thewhothi...h.com/1967.html

[marksixman]

Who (sorry !) knew Tim Murray was a fountain of knowledge on gig dates and single releases !!

 

I won't / can't argue with 21st April 1967, as I can remember what car my Dad picked me up in, and that fits the bill !

 

Although Ken might have been appalled on one level, I am sure he would also have chuckled at the idea of us turning a reminder of him, and his great team, into talk of Lilllie Langtry and that degenerate band The Who.  Alternatively, of course, we might all be in for a 'froth job' !

Edited by marksixman, 13 February 2023 - 21:54.

[jcbc3]

I thought they played all places from Soho down to Brighton

[Tim Murray]

Who (sorry !) knew Tim Murray was a fountain of knowledge on gig dates and single releases !!

All credit to Collombin who first found the 21st April date. The rest was courtesy of Google.

I won't / can't argue with 21st April 1967, as I can remember what car my Dad picked me up in, and that fits the bill !

The Merseys were also on the bill. Ring any bells?

[10kDA]

Pete Townshend warned about this sort of thing back in 67.

 

I asked my dad where Lily I could find
He said, "Son, now don't be silly
She's been dead since 1929"
Oh, how I cried that night

 

 

This has to be it, I think, as it appears to have been the only gig The Who played in Brighton between 1965 and 1970. Coincidentally, the single Pictures of Lily was released on 21st April 1967.

http://www.thewhothi...h.com/1967.html

Released on June 24 in the US. By about the First of July the two Top 40 radio stations in my home town were no longer playing it. At a personal appearance, one of the hip 'n' happnin' on-air talent jocks was asked why not? He said they were told by the boss it was because the song was about choking the chicken.

[E1pix]

I thought they played all places from Soho down to Brighton

Surely they must have played them all.

[john aston]

There has got to be a twist .

[marksixman]

The Merseys were also on the bill. Ring any bells?

To be honest I can't remember that, nor can my best mate who was with me, but that doesn't mean they were'nt !

 

Now, just to get things straight, please don't ask me what was on the gig set list 56 years ago !!!

Edited by marksixman, 14 February 2023 - 16:35.

[Richard Jenkins]

Tyrrell shed update: Work has started today laying the foundations at Goodwood, the move is underway. Plan is to be ready for the Goodwood Revival. If you still want to see the shed at Ockham, you'll have to hurry

[PAUL S]

The pics I took of my visit to the shed, posted back in 2020 have vanished so now I know how to post them directly I thought I should update the thread again before it's dismantled.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by PAUL S, 24 May 2023 - 12:51.

[PAUL S]

Well I thought I knew how to do it, pics showing in preview, but not on the post! 

 

 

 

 

Edited by PAUL S, 24 May 2023 - 13:01.

[Geoff E]

Well I thought I knew how to do it, pics showing in preview, but not on the post! 

 

I can see them.

[Tim Murray]

There is a current problem with non-visibility of photos. Some people can see them, others can’t. It appears to depend on which browser you’re using to view the forums. The tech people are aware of the problem and are working on a fix. Here’s the thread discussing the situation in the Website Feedback forum:

Invisible photos

[PAUL S]

Ah as long as some of you guys can see them then hopefully everyone can soon enough 

[PAUL S]

It is starting to come down now apparently and heading for goodwood

 

Edited by PAUL S, 05 January 2024 - 18:56.

[Doug Nye]

The eagle is - or is at least in the process of - landing.  Goodwood yesterday.

 

 

DCN

[GTMRacer]

The eagle is - or is at least in the process of - landing.  Goodwood yesterday.

 

 

DCN

 

Ruddy marvellous, a truely idiosyncratic thing, a proper tribute to not just Ken and his fantastic team, but all the "Garagista's"!

[Doug Nye]

That is symbolically a very good point - well made.  Thank you.

 

DCN

[Doug Nye]

Quick-build isn't in it...  Today's pronto shedismo progress down south...

 

 

DCN

[Richard Jenkins]

Many thanks Doug for the photos and all you've done with this from start to finish.

[Doug Nye]

Not at all Richard.  At risk of turning this thread into a mutual admiration society, it was instead your early involvement and reporting of the situation that proved critical and for that all Tyrrellisti are - I am sure - grateful.  I certainly am.

 

DCN

[Nick Planas]

Quick-build isn't in it...  Today's pronto shedismo progress down south...

 

 

DCN

Is there a small team of folks carrying on the tradition of putting in some all-nighters, by any chance? 

[10kDA]

Maybe it's just me, but theTyrrell shed itself and the fact that it has now been preserved is more impressive than the McLaren "Death Star".

[Doug Nye]

And - as if by magic - hey presto!  Today's photo of Goodwood's latest addition:

 

 

DCN

[Dipster]

I wish I had one of these in my garden. Looks fabulous.......... Not sure I could emulate Gardner's design and build skills though. No, I know I could not!

 

Thanks to all who were involved in saving this piece of history.

[Gabrci]

This is so awesome. Huge congrats to everyone involved! 

[Collombin]

I dread to think what John Trewick would make of this.

[opplock]

This is so awesome. Huge congrats to everyone involved! 

 

Seconded. But I wonder what Ken Tyrrell would have thought about the £100,000 (as reported in Motorsport) cost of moving his £50 shed. No-one worried about asbestos back in the 50s.

[Doug Nye]

For the interest of MRSSA (Motor Racing Shed Spotters' Anonymous), Simon Thomas of Comber, County Down, writes:

 

"Doug

 

"This is the former timekeepers box from Dundrod later used by John Crossle to build his racing cars in the early 1960s. I undertook the clearance of the under and over growth. Finally I hired three workmen with powered bolt cutters to section the building and remove it to my hayshed. Glad they did it and paid them £200 for a couple of hours work..."

 

 

DCN

[LittleChris]

For the interest of MRSSA (Motor Racing Shed Spotters' Anonymous), Simon Thomas of Comber, County Down, writes:

 

"Doug

 

"This is the former timekeepers box from Dundrod later used by John Crossle to build his racing cars in the early 1960s. I undertook the clearance of the under and over growth. Finally I hired three workmen with powered bolt cutters to section the building and remove it to my hayshed. Glad they did it and paid them £200 for a couple of hours work..."

 

 

DCN

 

Just hope the current Timekeepers box at Dundrod will see some action in the future. 

[ensign14]

Safety in style...