On Fri, 23 May 2014 18:01:15 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> Bad news.
> The building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh was badly damaged by
> fire today.
> IMHO the building was possibly one of the greatest Art Nouveau designs
> in the world. Let us hope that it can be restored to its former glory.

Yes, I heard about the news this morning myself.  Really sad news to hear 
- we went and visited the last time we were in the UK (about 10 years ago 
now, I guess).

It sounds like the Scottish government has said they'll fund the 
restoration, but I hope it won't be too long before they can get some 
back.  I really feel for the students who lost work (I guess final 
projects were due *today* of all days) and their portfolios.  That's a 
massive blow to their education and careers.

Jim

-- 
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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