Register Nelson's meeting spot to get 41ft mast
19 March 2009
By Ruth Scammell
Plans for a phone mast at a site where Nelson is rumoured to have met his lover for romantic trysts have been given the green light. Councillors yesterday allowed mobile phone giant O2 to put a mast up in the garden of Town Quay House in Gosport Road, Fareham.
Lady Hamilton is believed to have once lived at the house, and she is also said to have looked out across Fareham Creek for the mast of Nelson's ship when he returned.
But residents have raised concerns over the appearance of the 41ft mast, and the health risks from radiation waves.
Councillor Dennis Steadman said: 'I'm very disappointed. It's going to be so intrusive for people who live there.
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http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Nelson39s-meeting-spot-to-get.5088853.jp
By Ruth Scammell
Plans for a phone mast at a site where Nelson is rumoured to have met his lover for romantic trysts have been given the green light. Councillors yesterday allowed mobile phone giant O2 to put a mast up in the garden of Town Quay House in Gosport Road, Fareham.
Lady Hamilton is believed to have once lived at the house, and she is also said to have looked out across Fareham Creek for the mast of Nelson's ship when he returned.
But residents have raised concerns over the appearance of the 41ft mast, and the health risks from radiation waves.
Councillor Dennis Steadman said: 'I'm very disappointed. It's going to be so intrusive for people who live there.
Read More...
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Nelson39s-meeting-spot-to-get.5088853.jp
rudkla - 19. Mär, 13:38
