489: Flagging   Thursday 2 September 2010

TK Maxx, Carlisle

TK Maxx, Carlisle

“The game here is to fill in the Union Jack with the correct colours”
source: The British Towns and Villages Network

488: Felt tip   Wednesday 1 September 2010

Princes Street, Edinburgh

Princes Street, Edinburgh

“The rural community of Lunt is considering changing its name because of vandals who repeatedly deface the village sign.”
source: The Daily Telegraph

487: Nothing left to chance   Tuesday 31 August 2010

Bridge Street, Musselburgh

Bridge Street, Musselburgh

“Neglected vacant properties are a catalyst for crime and pose an environmental hazard. Without proper maintenance and security, the value of the property may be undermined.”
source: SitexOrbis

486: Building blocks   Monday 30 August 2010

Pink Lane, Newcastle

Pink Lane, Newcastle

“There are over 1200 types of brick on the market ranging from handmade stocks to extruded wire cut facing bricks in a multitude of colours and textures”
source: Think Brick

485: A very private property   Friday 27 August 2010

Lonsdale Street, Carlisle

Lonsdale Street, Carlisle

“The police alone cannot always attain and maintain the sense of security that society and business expect these days.”
source: The Security Industry Authority

484: Crumbled   Thursday 26 August 2010

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

“Plastering is a very specialised skill that can take years to perfect.”
source: servicemagic.co.uk

483: Plenty of room   Wednesday 25 August 2010

Commercial Union House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle

Commercial Union House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle

“Don’t expect to get rich overnight, but by following the free advice contained here, working from home can become a reality.”
source: Internet Homeworking Directory

482: A reassuring presence   Tuesday 24 August 2010

Market Arcade, Scotch Street, Carlisle

Market Arcade, Scotch Street, Carlisle

“A fire alarm system is provided primarily to give warning of fire to all occupants within a premises or building.”
source: PACE Fire Safety Guide (PDF)

481: C30 C60 C90 Go!   Monday 23 August 2010

Canongate, The Royal Mile , Edinburgh

Canongate, The Royal Mile , Edinburgh

“Where a product is demonstrably an improvement on its predecessor, either by virtue of function, safety or efficiency, then whole classes of existing products can immediately become obsolete.”
source: Consumption, planned obsolescence and waste (PDF)

480: Highs and lows   Friday 20 August 2010

Eskside West, Musselburgh

Eskside West, Musselburgh

“Tide times in the UK vary around the coast depending on the position of the moon, sun and various other influences. ”
source: TideTimes.org.uk