Pointsfeste [7] for maximum 60 Points
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Pointsfeste [7] for maximum 60 Points

The Queen's Hotel; designed by John Matthews [Penzance Borough Surveyor], and built 1861-2.
Questions below ...
There have been a number of changes to it over the years, not the least of which was the demolition of the adjoining Drew s serpentine works and the erection of Queen s Chambers. I have had a fair connection with the building as I spent a lot of time and effort in works with Geoffrey Drewitt in all parts of the buildings and my father was a chef there after WWII. Ignoring colour variations over the years, and the fact that its wonderful iron and glass entrance porch (1896) has come and gone, I see six major group changes; there may well be smaller ones that you spot, but I would like the 6 major ones listed to get the 60 points, and in a PM to me, so no one profits from another s success or failure. There are ten points for each change you spot, so the more you see the more points up to a maximum of 60 - After a few entries are in, I will copy them across, with further comments. There will be only one winner.
 
welb1931, I have removed your kind comment (all of which was quite true) as it will affect the outcome of the mystery quiz. I have kept a copy, which I will re-post later on after the quiz is over. 60 points are riding on this. [I will take your reply as an answer, by the way]
 
I have received two more entries, one promising, another correct as to one point, but not being on my selected list, if points are not all taken up at the end of the game, bonus points will be awarded for any changes not on the selected list.
 
Another single entry received, correct and on my list. It all depends on just who gets the most on my list, so keep looking and keep digging through the memory vaults, get those synapses triggering .... By the way, my list comprises just this elevation.
 
Entries coming in thick and fast; I will assess these tomorrow and post them up here, with some comments.
 
Add as many suggestions as you like, no penalties for wrong suggestions, just keep looking and answering, as many times as you like; Note two of the changes have nothing to do with the owners, they are digital changes. Can you see them? Is it Safe? Is it Safe?
 
I will copy all answers out around 5pm when I am in again, sort them out, and paste them in here with comments. Any more suggestions for the pot?
 
Here are the proposals so far of items that are thought to be on my group lists.
You each know only what you yourselves have submitted
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Bell tower removed.
There was a further extension added in 1908
The chimneys have been removed
stables gone
Removal of railings at pavement level with installation of dining room/conservatory extension. This of course led to the main entrance being re-located.
Incorporation of the Mounts Bay Hotel and upper part of Queens Chambers into the hotel.
the gap between Queens Buildings was blocked up sometime ago. I think at one time there were some steps leading down to a bar possibly called Shades
middle tower thingy gone
Rendering to face of building
tower thingy in the middle that used to be grand and on your picture is less so, shouldn t even be there at all!
Chimneys removed and obviously new roof
entrance moved to right hand side,
There was an extension added in 1877
Railings on roof tops of each wing have been removed.
Small granite wall and granite posts to original entrance have been removed.
Horse and Carriage waiting space has gone.
restaurant extension
Ground floor bay windows removed to accomodate dining room extension.
The turret and railed enclosure have been removed.
chimneys gone
front railing removed
Apostrophes added to Queen s Hotel painted on wall both sides.
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4 correct answers so far, also one nearly correct (‘tower thingy’);
you must now decide what is the remaining item on my list [the list is already deposited with another Administrator, by the way]

Three entrants; a=3 correct; b=2.5 correct; c=4.5

Any more suggestions? Polite ones, that is....
 
If no one adds the last answer; or adds more detail on the roof tower shown by Monday 12 noon, I will close the picture and place bonus points for some extra items listed by you. The amount of bonus points depends upon the amount left over from Rugger Inn at the time, and any other left over points remaining, and upon the thow of dice (real ones, not the RNG electronic ones which are never actually random).
 
An entry ...
1) Apostrophes added to Queen s Hotel painted on wall both sides.
2) The chimneys have been removed
3) entrance moved to right hand side,
4) Dining Room/Conservatory extension
5) The turret and railed enclosure have been removed.
6) A new turret has been digitally added, looks like it s from another Pz building, can t quite put my finger on it!
Correct=4.5 as before; I will add however that it is the another Penzance building that I am wanting ...
 

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