edhistory Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I've had a query from a visitor about why chunks of industrial slag can be found in Ruskin Park.I couldn't help.Can you?John K Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19427-slag-in-ruskin-park-query/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Brilliant thread title JohnnyBoy...(tu) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19427-slag-in-ruskin-park-query/#findComment-472738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmora Man Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I would think that bomb (or V1 / V2) damaged properties and associated rubble / waste arising would be very similar to industrial slag - could that be part of the answer? Alternatively, Ruskin Park is alongside the Denmark Hill railway line and industrial slag was often used as the below track stabiliser / filler so could the creation of / maintenance of the railway line also be responsible for leaving behind some industrial slag? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19427-slag-in-ruskin-park-query/#findComment-472739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Blimey can't a girl wear a mini skirt and heals to the park without being classed as a slag?And I know I look a bit hard wearing but to call me industrial is just plain rude. Geez people can be so judgemental, quite frankly I have been left feeling crushed and devalued. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19427-slag-in-ruskin-park-query/#findComment-472762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thread title got my hopes up, only to be cruelly dashed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19427-slag-in-ruskin-park-query/#findComment-472801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Great thread title, edhistory!Interesting question.I wonder if it is similar to what is always said about the Alleyn's School running track on the field next to St Barnabas church?The story goes that the spoil from the digging of a tube line was dumped there, making the hill even higher than it already was. There is quite an embankment as you go from the top down onto the field below. The bank can be clearly seen from Townley road.I heard that the spoil came from the Piccadilly line, but that seems unlikely as it is so far away. Bakerloo seems more likely.I wonder if anyone can confirm this story?? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19427-slag-in-ruskin-park-query/#findComment-472826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Shut it, you slaaaagggss Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19427-slag-in-ruskin-park-query/#findComment-472952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibilly99 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I remember going round Ruskin's house in the Lake District as a kid (he was a pedo btw) and hearing about his charcoal furnaces in the grounds - we found Ruskin clinker in the soil - still have it to this day ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19427-slag-in-ruskin-park-query/#findComment-473171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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