h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

>>I would also check on restrictions, as some don't have facilities like bag storage, no photography, photography, no flash photography, no tripods, height restrictions, limited disabled access, etc. Also does it have gardens? If so is there a best time to view? Does it have picnic areas? Is it child-friendly?<<

Photography is written twice, otherwise couldn't see much on first read-through.

MMF

>>I would also check on restrictions, as some don't have facilities like bag storage, no photography, photography, no flash photography, no tripods, height restrictions, limited disabled access, etc. Also does it have gardens? If so is there a best time to view? Does it have picnic areas? Is it child-friendly?<<

Photography is duplicated.

MMF

<> Tee hee - so was your post!!

I've had a look at your version, Matt. Without having a re-read to compare with the Sailor's version, I find it well constructed. It's amazing how long it is - how much there is to say about the subject!

Do you mind if I nitpick?

One word sort of doesn't fit IMHO:

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I don't think forcing kids to keep to the rules is *more enjoyable* for anyone, knowing what kids can be like - and some adults, too, but taking the recommended precautions will certainly make the visit *less nerve-wracking*.

<> tiny weeny typo: following not foloowing.

And there's an apostrophe too many in Professor's

MMF - the section was a quote from the initial thread, but I have re-engineered it for better understanding.

TC - Thank you for the nitpicks. All attended to.

Matt.

Good job Matt;

I am glad you have added your own experiences.

I am confused by one of your opening lines,

>Other sites are operated by government agencies such as local councils, private organizations, and individuals like volunteers or even aristocracy.<

I am not sure what "individuals like volunteers" means. Volunteers may present a site, but they do not manage it. What I was referring to is a case where a private individual happens to own a site and offers tours without any formal organization. The Lizzy Borden house http://lizzie-borden.com/ comes to mind, but there are many others like birth place homes of famous people. I am not sure that there is that great a distinction between an individual and an aristocrat, but I am a Yank and not so familiar with your system. I might suggest;

Other sites are operated by government agencies such as local councils, private organizations, and individuals, some of them members of the aristocracy.



FS

Good point, but volunteers do run sites, the case in point being Nottingham Industrial Museum (which I recently assisted in reopening) and many others sites that are run by volunteer trusts. BUt I'll footnote that to make it read better.

Cheers

Reworded, hope all are happy

Just did another quick peek, I notice the "aristocracy" link is broken, hopefully we can grt this sorted before it hits.

Fixed! good spotting Florida Sailor.

I think it might be nice if the Fort Foster link I included be replaced with the h2g2 one when able too

Yes, indeed, can you give me a nudge after it is Approved?