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</html>";s:4:"text";s:19991:"By View from the Mirror on May 30, 2017. John Noakes climbs Nelson's Column. <a href="https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/culture_bunker/john_noakes_on_nelson's_column-581071">UKC Forums - John Noakes on Nelson's Column</a> John Noakes climbing Nelson's Column. Blue Peter presenter John Noakes' ascent of Nelson's Column has been named as the greatest ever children's TV moment. The statue faces south looking towards the Admiralty (Wikipedia page [1]), with the Mall on his . From incontinent elephants to John Noakes dangling off Nelson's Column, we all have our favourite Blue Peter moments. <a href="https://www.gettyimages.fi/photos/blue-peter">Blue Peter Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images</a> If you compare him with Val, he didn't speak with RP and was fooling about. The former host of Blue Peter, the longest running children's program in the world (yes, the world), has died at the age of 83. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW3daihiY30">The Late John Noakes On Blue Peter 1977 - YouTube</a> Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in central London built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The 1977 Blue Peter high is followed by Paddington Bear singing in the rain and . Loading Notifications. From Nelson's Column to Lulu the elephant's conundrum, Noakes had a most memorable Blue Peter career. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/john-noakes-one-man-riposte-health-safety/">John Noakes was a one-man riposte to health and safety</a> with no safety . and why scaling Nelson's Column (without safety ropes) was . John Noakes and Shep in 1977 There were no safety ropes for his famous ascent of Nelson's Column: "I could've murdered the assistant cameraman. Video shows Downing Street staff joking . Noakes, known for his stunts, clambered up the towering monument on the . Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in central London built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Remembering the point at which he reached the ledge around the top of . Scaling Nelson's column in London's Trafalgar Square was another unforgettable moment for viewers. He has died, aged 83. When John Noakes met Lulu the elephant. Just to clean some pigeon poo. <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/810715/JOHN-NOAKES-Former-BBC-Blue-Peter-presenter-dead-Nelson-column">John Noakes 1934 - Express.co.uk</a> A 1977 episode of Blue Peter saw the ever-intrepid Noakes climbing Nelson's column, without harness or other safety gear. Take a look at the video of John Noakes climbing Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. Noakes was the longest-serving presenter of the iconic BBC kids' show, hosting it between 1965 and 1978. John Noakes (born John Wallace Bottomley; 6 March 1934 - 28 May 2017) was an English television presenter and personality, who co-presented the BBC children's magazine programme Blue Peter in the 1960s and 1970s. Nelson's Column is a monument to Lord Nelson in Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross, London. In 1977 against a drizzly London skyline, John Noakes, in jeans and casual green jacket and without any safety harness, climbed Nelson's Column on a series of rickety ladders - all the while . Noakes, who was born in the West Yorkshire village of Shelf, set the 'daredevil . Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) This topic has been archived, and won't accept reply postings. No harness, no safety, nothing. / John Noakes on Nelson's Column: New Topic Reply to Topic. Noakes, known for his stunts, clambered up the towering monument on the children's show in 1977. Nelson's Column was not the first civic monument erected in the admiral's honour. The column was built between 1840 and 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The Craigleith sandstone statue of Nelson is by E. H. Baily and . He has died, aged 83. . I loved John Noakes on Blue Peter. He was the show's longest-serving presenter, with a tenure that lasted 12 years and 6 months. This clip of John Noakes climbing Nelson's Column without a safety harness or a helmet - and all so he can clean up pigeon poo - is a […] Beloved Blue Peter presenter John Noakes was often credited as the show's very own action . The Craigleith sandstone statue of Nelson is by E. H. Baily and . 29 May 2017. For more Blue Peter clips, check out our collection here - https:// bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-p eter/zvfrhbk . John Noakes climbs Nelson's Column on Blue Peter in 1977 - with no safety equipment! Former Blue Peter presenters (L-R) Peter Purves, Valerie Singleton and John Noakes in 2003. Credit: PA A 1977 episode saw Mr Noakes climbing Nelson's column, without harness or other safety gear. - 4 years ago Purves: Noakes was 'incredibly brave'. It was one of the most daring stunts ever seen on the programme, as Noakes scaled the landmark . John Noakes, television presenter, actor and writer, born March 6th, 1934; died May 28th, 2017. Thousands of them. Mark Collins 11 Mar 2014. 29 May 2017. @forfipigli1979: RT @BBCArchive: John Noakes, Blue Peter's resident action man, scaling Nelson's Column in 1977. World Heritage Encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most . Noakes, known for his stunts, clambered up the towering monument on the . 404. John Noakes was born on March 6, 1934 in Shelf, Halifax, Yorkshire, England as John Wallace Bottomley. He was brilliant. It is a column of the Corinthian order built from Dartmoor granite. Continue browsing in r/SweatyPalms. Blue Peter's longest-serving presenter, John Noakes, fondly remembered by a generation of children's television viewers for encounters with special guests including an incontinent baby . He was married to Victoria Fenez. Dominating the great public space of Trafalgar Square is the the great memorial to Horatio, Admiral, The Lord Nelson, known to Londoners and the wider world as, Nelson's Column. In 1977 John Noakes, Blue Peter's most unlikely Action Man, was about to climb Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square - without a safety harness and wearing nothing more than a car coat and a pair of flares. Nelson's Column: | | Nelson's Column | | | ||| | . Jump directly to the content News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media . News Children's TV presenter whose can-do attitude marked him out from his more sensible Blue Peter co-hosts In 1977, the television presenter John Noakes, who has died aged 83, climbed Nelson's Column without safety harness or insurance, for an episode of the BBC's enduring children's show Blue Peter.After shinning up one ladder, Noakes swung himself dauntlessly on to another, tilted 45 . Noakes, known for his stunts, clambered up the towering monument on the . He was an actor, known for Camera Three (1955), Redcap (1964) and The Rise and Fall of César Birotteau (1965). You could see how popular he was in the prog. JOHN Noakes scaling Nelson's Column on a ladder has topped a list of most memorable moments from kids' TV. In 1977, the television presenter John Noakes, who has died aged 83, climbed Nelson's Column without safety harness or insurance, for an episode of the BBC's enduring children's show Blue . On this date in 1843 Nelson's Column was completed. Other well-remembered and much-repeated items from this era include the Girl Guides' campfire that got out of hand on the 1970 Christmas edition, John Noakes's report on the cleaning of Nelson's Column, and Simon Groom referring to a previous item on door-knockers with the words 'what a beautiful pair of knockers'. It is a column of the Corinthian order built from Dartmoor granite. The segment has been named the greatest ever children's TV moment by magazine TV Years. r/SweatyPalms. The Yorkshireman quickly gained a reputation as the show's action man after joining in December, 1965. 'Blue Peter' presenter John Noakes (1934 - 2017) climbs Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, 29th April 1977. Sorry if this has been posted before, and shame its not longer but it still brings memories of Blue Peter flooding back from my childhood: John Noakes climbs Nelson's column in London . Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in central London built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Blue Peter presenter John Noakes' ascent of Nelson's Column has been named as the greatest ever children's TV moment. Nelson's Column: In a task that would never pass a modern risk assessment, Noakes scaled a series of ladders to reach the top of Nelson's Column in 1977, telling viewers he was "literally hanging . #OnThisDay 1977: John Noakes (and Terry the cameraman) scaled Nelson's Column to clean out some pigeon poo. This is the anniversary of the greatest moment in the history of the BBC: the heroic ascent of Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square by Blue Peter presenter John Noakes. 31st May 1977, John Noakes climbs Nelson's Column on a wobbly ladder. 6.2k. Videos (and images) that make your palms sweat. John Noakes fronted children's programme Blue Peter from 1965 to 1978, making him the show's longest-serving presenter. Noakes scales Nelson's Column. John_Daryl Posts: 652. 29 May 2017. John Noakes climbs Nelson's Column on Blue Peter in 1977 - with no safety equipment! John Noakes climbs Nelson's Column on Blue Peter in 1977 - with no safety equipment! Origins and design. The Craigleith sandstone statue of Nelson is by E. H. Baily and . As Blue Peter turns 60, everyone's talking about their favourite presenter, their favourite clip and how they'd have done almost anything to get a Blue Peter badge. Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes has sadly passed away. He was new and full of enthusiasm. Consequently his statue often required a scrub- easier said than done when said sculpture is perched upon a 170 ft column. In 1977, the television presenter John Noakes, who has died aged 83, climbed Nelson's Column . 1.3m. It is a column of the Corinthian order built from Dartmoor granite. Blue Peter presenter John Noakes scales the iconic statue in Trafalgar Square, on a wobbly ladder. N oakes, known for his stunts, clambered up the towering monument on the . JOHN Noakes, the famous former Blue Peter presenter who found fame along with his much-loved dog Shep, has died at the age of 83 after battling Alzheimer's. John Noakes was born on March 6, 1934 in Shelf, Halifax, Yorkshire, England as John Wallace Bottomley. Blue Peter presenter John Noakes dies aged 83 | Oxygene Mag Select from premium Blue Peter of the highest quality. There was even a family-run stall in the square which sold bird seed to entice the critters. . 466 comments. 16 October 2018, 14:29. John Noakes, Blue Peter's resident action man, scaling Nelson's Column in 1977. Blue Peter presenter John Noakes' ascent of Nelson's Column has been named as the greatest ever children's TV moment. Contains behaviour which could be imitated. 29 May 2017. He was an actor, known for Camera Three (1955), Redcap (1964) and The Rise and Fall of César Birotteau (1965). Use the arrow keys to forward and rewind. Buffing Nelson's Column. By Tom Eames Blue Peter celebrates its 60th birthday today (October 16! BBC-TV's Blue Peter presenter Tina Heath, 21, who is to say a special 'thank you' to viewers tomorrow who've inundated her with presents for the baby . #OnThisDay 1977: Blue Peter's resident stunt man, John Noakes, scaled the death-defying heights of Nelson's Column to clean out some pigeon poo. Blue Peter presenter John Noakes attempts to climb the mast of HMS Ganges in 1967 . A humorous TV documentary about statues presented by Danny Baker was recently broadcast on BBC4. Guy gets stuck while caving and water is rising. John has been battling with Alzheimer's for some time Londoners of a certain age- and indeed others who've visited the capital in years gone by- will remember how Trafalgar Square used to swarm with pigeons. Blue Peter presenter John Noakes' ascent of Nelson's Column has been named as the greatest ever children's TV moment. Jump directly to the content News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media . No safety harness, no helmet and wearing flares. 10K10K. John Noakes, a presenter on BBC TV children's programme 'Blue Peter', climbed Nelson's Column in the late 1970s. This amazing milestone got us thinking about the show's most classic moments, and in some cases, they were downright shocking. Blue Peter at 60: Remembering when John Noakes climbed up Nelson's Column on just a ladder. When John Noakes met Lulu the elephant. His mission - to help clean pigeon guano off Nelson's noggin. The AOL.com video experience serves up the best video content from AOL and around the web, curating informative and entertaining snackable videos. Former Blue Peter presenters (L-R) Peter Purves, Valerie Singleton and John Noakes in 2003. Credit: PA A 1977 episode saw Mr Noakes climbing Nelson's column, without harness or other safety gear. to help remove some 6 cwt of pigeon guano from the upper parts of Nelson's Column (169ft . The column has been climbed on several occasions. He is just one of many people - including journalists, stuntmen and political protesters - to have scaled the monument. #OnThisDay 1977: John Noakes (and Terry the cameraman) scaled Nelson's . Purves: Noakes was 'incredibly brave'. . Documentary paying tribute to the life and career of John Noakes, the Blue Peter presenter and TV daredevil who died in May this year. 15. 4th November: Nelson's Column. That time he climbed Nelson's Column…minus safety gear. It included a cringe-inducing excerpt from 1977 about "Blue Peter" presenter John Noakes joining a team of steeplejacks (statuejacks?) John Noakes climbs Nelson's Column, 1977. Members. The 5.5 m (18 ft) statue of Nelson stands on top of a 46 m (151 ft) Foggintor [1] granite column. . He has died, aged 83. . Nelson's magnificent column. 1.7k. Beloved Blue Peter presenter John Noakes was often credited as the show's very own action . JOHN Noakes scaling Nelson's Column on a ladder has topped a list of most memorable moments from kids' TV. The Monument was constructed between 1840 and 1843 to a design by William Railton at a cost of £47,000. Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in central London built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Cleaning Nelson's Column! Others may have climbed Nelson's Column, but only after John. Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom. "John Noakes died . The 1977 Blue Peter high is followed by Paddington Bear singing in the rain and . The monument was constructed between 1840 and 1843 to a design by William Railton at a cost of £47,000 (equivalent to £4,717,346 in 2020). (Nelson's Column)This is the late great John Noakes who sadly died on the 28-5-17 age 83. The original proposal was for a column 203 ft (62m) high but there were concerns about how stable it . From Nelson's Column to Lulu the elephant's conundrum, Noakes had a most memorable Blue Peter career. JOHN Noakes scaling Nelson's Column on a ladder has topped a list of most memorable moments from kids' TV. Noakes, who was at the helm of the series in the 1960s and 70s and remains its longest serving presenter of all time at 12.5 years, passed away after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. Some of the climbs, such as those undertaken by John Noakes and Gary Wilmot, were for charity. 0. This is absolutely terrifying, but compulsive viewing. I'm grand with heights, and would be fine doing that in a harness, but JN is in normal clothes. 1. Although the subject of many smutty schoolboy jokes, Nelson's Column has a fascinating history and it took more than six decades from the great Admiral's untimely death at the Battle of . The 1977 Blue Peter high is followed by Paddington Bear singing in the rain and . Menu Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation. John Noakes was a one-man riposte to health and safety. Wednesday, 5th June 2019, 11:23 am. Several years ago, I was about to interview Biddy Baxter, the legendary former editor of Blue Peter, when my colleagues began sharing their . Delingpole: John Noakes Climbs Nelson's Column - a Flashback to When the BBC Was Good. As the show celebrates its 60th anniversary Simon Evans looks at its enduring appeal. John Noakes climbs Nelson's Column. He was 83. He was married to Victoria Fenez. For 60 years the distinctive strains of Barnacle Bill have meant only one thing for children across the generations, it's time for Blue Peter. The monument was constructed between 1840 and 1843 to a design by William Railton at a cost of £47,000. The monument was refurbished in 2006. The statue of Nelson at the top of the column is 5.5 metres high. Shoes and flared trousers! He has died, aged 83. Find the perfect Blue Peter stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. It was scaffolded and cleaned at a cost of more than £400,000. (Photo by Getty Images) Noakes, known for . 404. When they ruled the roost the pigeons made quite a mess and it was the statue of Naval hero, Lord Horatio Nelson, standing at the centre of Trafalgar Square, which bore the brunt of their droppings. Climbing out over the overhang in particular is horrendous. Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. 29 May 2017. The monument was constructed between 1840 and 1843 to a design by William Railton at a cost of £47,000. The column was built between 1840 and 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. John noakes climbing Nelson's column is just incredible. Blue Peter's longest-serving presenter, John Noakes, fondly remembered by a generation of children's television viewers for encounters with special guests including an incontinent baby . Trafalgar Square: Who remembers John Noakes climbing up Nelson's Column? big-hearted and joyously bonkers Blue Peter pal. 29 May 2017. The 5.5 m (18 ft) statue of Nelson stands on top of a 51.5 m (170.7) granite column. cemented by stunts including climbing Nelson's Column . Tall order: On a chilly, blustery day in April 1977, Blue Peter daredevil John Noakes's task was to scale Nelson's Column - all 169ft 3in of it - and help the steeplejacks to clean the pigeon . 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