Walmington on Sea
05-10-2003, 22:36
(ooc:I'm not sure what inspired this, or where I'm going with it, I was just considering that most of what Walmington does at the moment is dictated by one war or another (excepting a diamond hunt, but that involves only two Walmingtonians, and rather more than that number of guns).
Basicially, if anyone feels inclined, their nation may have members of the press on hand at the conference to ask questions. After that, companies or free-lance designers and such may propose designs related to projects outlined at by the government.
Important note: Walmington on Sea is a nation at 1940s tech level. Though your technologies, should you be interested in building anything, and win approval to do so, may be much more advanced, the aesthetic of the period will have to be considered. We want grandure in the old European sense, and perhaps will accept flavour from the empire (west Africa, southern Africa, Sri Lanka. An aluminuim spiral four miles tall will win you a lot of blank expressions, some pity, but no contract, heh.))
Government Press Room, Great Walmington, Walmington on Sea
Several Civil Servants, members of the Cabinet, and other government officials, including Prime Minister George Mainwaring himself, were gathered on a low stage. Before them perhaps a score members of the national (and perhaps international) press listened to an announcement. The government, responding to unexpected population growth (boosted by immigration from the empire resulting from the war against the forces of the Axis and Chiang Mai), intended to raise a brand new city from the green fields of Walmington on Sea.
"This city" said a Lord Dover, a government spokesman "will be one of the finest on earth; a fitting testament to the splendor of the empire in this, His Majesty King Godfrey III's fortieth year as king."
The chosen site for this new city was announced; an island on the river Burr delta, on the Burnhampshire/Southshire boundary on Walmington's east coast.
"Barton Kelly, North Eastern Tribune. Is it wise, our shrewd readers will want to know, for the nation to embark on such an engineering feat on the east coast at this time... given the situation on the continent?"
The floor had been opened up to questions. After a pause of a few seconds in which Mr.Kelly received no answer from the stage, where Lord Dover and others in attendance were shifting and glancing at one another, their eyes seeming to ask "is he suggesting..", the reporter confirmed that yes, he was..
"..I mean..is it in the nation's interests to commit such resources to..so vulnerable a location?"
The PM stood up at this point and raising his right hand in some indignation said "Now look here!.." And then moving up to the podium and its microphone, he started again. "This nation's.." He tapped on the mic "..This nation's interests are in the great people of Walmington on Sea, and the island is going to be bombed by Jerry, the Walmingtonian people are going to be here regardless of the location of the nation's latest cathedral. This project makes a bold statement, and it is the same one we've been making since Graf Spee attacked the Queen Jessica: Life goes on in Walmington!"
The conference continued, revieling Walmington's intentions in more detail.
There would be a large city laid out, bounds defined by the river, in a more orderly fashion than most Walmingtonian towns. An extension of the south coast and Minor-Kenilworth rail lines would be laid for the city, and would require a major station. An underground line was planned for the city, and was supposed to pass under the river, joining the two islands.
There would be a significant embassy district, a commercial harbour, and on the south island (there are two in the delta, as depicted on the map below) there would be a civil airport- Walmington's first dedicated non-military aviation facility.
Other key features would be at least one, but more likely a number of grand parks, a public baths, major theatres and cinematic-display houses, and a grand cathedral serving the Church of Walmington, and the island's Protestant majority.
The city will also feature, it is hoped, some of the tallest buildings in the nation. Great Walmington wanted to build high-rise retail buildings, as well as corporate towers, office blocks, and middle class apartment block housing.
A summary of major construction projects ahead (feel free to offer designs or suggestions)-
1)At least four major road bridges
2)At least two rail bridges
3)An underground rail network, including at least on tunnel below a river
4)At least one grand train station (above ground)
5)A grand and vast Protestant (Church of Walmington) catherdral
6)A grand theatre
7)Lesser theatres
8)Cinematic-display houses (we only deal in black and white, mind!)
9)An international airport
10)A commercial harbour
11)"Skyscrapers" which must look as close as possible to being at home in a 1940s society
12)At least one park, which will feature a maze, fountain, any number of statues, and so forth
13)An electric tram network
14)Grand public bath houses
15)Who knows what else?
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/394362/Walmingtonmap.jpg
Walmington on Sea- the proposed site lies just east of the word "Burnhampshire"
Basicially, if anyone feels inclined, their nation may have members of the press on hand at the conference to ask questions. After that, companies or free-lance designers and such may propose designs related to projects outlined at by the government.
Important note: Walmington on Sea is a nation at 1940s tech level. Though your technologies, should you be interested in building anything, and win approval to do so, may be much more advanced, the aesthetic of the period will have to be considered. We want grandure in the old European sense, and perhaps will accept flavour from the empire (west Africa, southern Africa, Sri Lanka. An aluminuim spiral four miles tall will win you a lot of blank expressions, some pity, but no contract, heh.))
Government Press Room, Great Walmington, Walmington on Sea
Several Civil Servants, members of the Cabinet, and other government officials, including Prime Minister George Mainwaring himself, were gathered on a low stage. Before them perhaps a score members of the national (and perhaps international) press listened to an announcement. The government, responding to unexpected population growth (boosted by immigration from the empire resulting from the war against the forces of the Axis and Chiang Mai), intended to raise a brand new city from the green fields of Walmington on Sea.
"This city" said a Lord Dover, a government spokesman "will be one of the finest on earth; a fitting testament to the splendor of the empire in this, His Majesty King Godfrey III's fortieth year as king."
The chosen site for this new city was announced; an island on the river Burr delta, on the Burnhampshire/Southshire boundary on Walmington's east coast.
"Barton Kelly, North Eastern Tribune. Is it wise, our shrewd readers will want to know, for the nation to embark on such an engineering feat on the east coast at this time... given the situation on the continent?"
The floor had been opened up to questions. After a pause of a few seconds in which Mr.Kelly received no answer from the stage, where Lord Dover and others in attendance were shifting and glancing at one another, their eyes seeming to ask "is he suggesting..", the reporter confirmed that yes, he was..
"..I mean..is it in the nation's interests to commit such resources to..so vulnerable a location?"
The PM stood up at this point and raising his right hand in some indignation said "Now look here!.." And then moving up to the podium and its microphone, he started again. "This nation's.." He tapped on the mic "..This nation's interests are in the great people of Walmington on Sea, and the island is going to be bombed by Jerry, the Walmingtonian people are going to be here regardless of the location of the nation's latest cathedral. This project makes a bold statement, and it is the same one we've been making since Graf Spee attacked the Queen Jessica: Life goes on in Walmington!"
The conference continued, revieling Walmington's intentions in more detail.
There would be a large city laid out, bounds defined by the river, in a more orderly fashion than most Walmingtonian towns. An extension of the south coast and Minor-Kenilworth rail lines would be laid for the city, and would require a major station. An underground line was planned for the city, and was supposed to pass under the river, joining the two islands.
There would be a significant embassy district, a commercial harbour, and on the south island (there are two in the delta, as depicted on the map below) there would be a civil airport- Walmington's first dedicated non-military aviation facility.
Other key features would be at least one, but more likely a number of grand parks, a public baths, major theatres and cinematic-display houses, and a grand cathedral serving the Church of Walmington, and the island's Protestant majority.
The city will also feature, it is hoped, some of the tallest buildings in the nation. Great Walmington wanted to build high-rise retail buildings, as well as corporate towers, office blocks, and middle class apartment block housing.
A summary of major construction projects ahead (feel free to offer designs or suggestions)-
1)At least four major road bridges
2)At least two rail bridges
3)An underground rail network, including at least on tunnel below a river
4)At least one grand train station (above ground)
5)A grand and vast Protestant (Church of Walmington) catherdral
6)A grand theatre
7)Lesser theatres
8)Cinematic-display houses (we only deal in black and white, mind!)
9)An international airport
10)A commercial harbour
11)"Skyscrapers" which must look as close as possible to being at home in a 1940s society
12)At least one park, which will feature a maze, fountain, any number of statues, and so forth
13)An electric tram network
14)Grand public bath houses
15)Who knows what else?
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/394362/Walmingtonmap.jpg
Walmington on Sea- the proposed site lies just east of the word "Burnhampshire"