The former Madelvic Car Factory, the company only existed for two years before being bought over after going bankrupt. They were pushing electric cars about a century before it would be considered a good option
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@MrPerditus1 A lot of the victorian and edwardian schools have been closed down in the last decade or two here. I went to one such school which celebrated its 100th anniversary when I went, I left in 2005. It closed down some years ago and has been converted into flats. Though others have been demolished or just left abandoned.
Its interesting that schools of that era were large board schools, 3 or 4 floors and rectangular. Whereas schools built in the 30s were often only 2 floors high, with two splayed wings radiating out from a central entrance
I imagine many of the castles in Germany have a dark history. Not only did Hitler destroy millions of lives, he also destroyed history and left places with a stain that will never come off
@TheJagsman I think the styles of building changed around that time due to the materials used in building. Before, during and prior to Victorian era construction you see a lot of stone, large stone, but after the went to a cheaper and easier to get construction material that just doesn't stand the test of time like the other buildings. Then there was the streamlining of buildings, trying to make them look more modern and to do that, you have to throw away the older styles and materials. That's my guess.
Yes, Germany did a lot and it can still be seen and felt there. But many Europeans have done great to rebuild and save some of the things from before and try not to dwell on that part of the past, though, when I was there they weren't washing over it either.
Still, so many gorgeous structures over there. Really wish I could return. :)
