MYSTERY OBJECTS

[Stanley]

We need Peter to log on and tell us what it is!

[Big Kev]

Bertha, which was built to attempt the thankless (and impossible) task of keeping the old Bridgwater dock clear of silt. Often said to be built by Brunel but I believe it was built by a different company using Brunel's design for Bristol Docks dredger. Bertha was well-known in Bridgwater and was eventually retired to the Exeter maritime museum but then got taken away and out of sight for a while before ending up at Eyemouth. The problem with silt at Bridgwater is that the dock is on the River Parrett close to where it joins the Severn estuary. The silt washed out to sea just returns to the river with the next tide and there is always more silt coming down the river from the Levels.

[Stanley]

I don't know how you managed that Kev but I am sure Peter will be impressed!

[Big Kev]

I don't know how you managed that Kev but I am sure Peter will be impressed!

It's just a copy of Peter's original answer from September 2020.

[Tizer]

Thanks for spotting it Kev! There's more detailed information on this link: Bridgwater Heritage Group
Bridgwater Heritage Group

[Tizer]

Thanks for spotting it Kev! There's more detailed information on this link: Bridgwater Heritage Group

[Stanley]

What is the colloquial name for this useful object?

[Stanley]

You've seen it before....

[Big Kev]

Stink lamp? Or Wells No 18 oil flare?

[Stanley]

It's a stink lamp Kev..... You are far too good at these oldies. I shall have to put my thinking cap on!

[Stanley]

Why were their girders on top of the surgery in Park Road before it was modernised?

[PanBiker]

Rainwater tank.

[Big Kev]

I'm with Ian on that

[Stanley]

Well done Ian, correct. Now we need another object!

[Big Kev]

Here you go, what is it?

[Stanley]

It looks like a reflection of something red!

[Big Kev]

Not a reflection.

[Gloria]

Here you go, what is it?

Why am I getting the blue question mark on some posts again?

[Tizer]

The photo is of the underside of a `live' computer mouse.

Gloria, I'm not seeing any blue question marks.

[Big Kev]

The photo is of the underside of a `live' computer mouse.

Is the correct answer


URL


BBCode

[Cathy]

I’m getting the pic and a blue question mark.

[Stanley]

My optical mouse doesn't have a light underneath. It must be able to see in the dark!

[Wendyf]

Me too Cathy, only I get img rather than a question mark.

[Big Kev]

I’m getting the pic and a blue question mark.

The image is on twice, one with the URL and one with the BBCode. I've edited my answer to Tizer showing which is which.

[Big Kev]

My optical mouse doesn't have a light underneath. It must be able to see in the dark!

It'll most likely be infra red, often referred to as an 'invisible' light mouse.