The "Magic Roundabout" (1 Viewer)

Uncle Gizmo

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This is The "Magic Roundabout" it's in Swindon, a town about 30 miles from where I live. I've only ever crossed it I reckon, five to 10 times, a nerve racking experience every time! It takes its name from a short comedy strip called The Magic Roundabout which usually ran for about five minutes before the main BBC1 6 "O Clock News...


The Magic Roundabout, the television series was supposed to be a children's program, but it was hilarious and had a large adult following. The Magic Roundabout series originally aired in France, with French speaking characters and it was adapted for UK TV and a UK narrative different from the original.

THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT - ORIGINAL BBC 1970's EPISODE​

 
We have a roundabout in Colchester where cars and lorries can go round both the right way and the wrong way.

Can you identify it's location? If I can find it on Google maps I can place a picture of it here!
 
Can you identify it's location? If I can find it on Google maps I can place a picture of it here!
It's called the Greenstead Roundabout at the eastern end of St Andrews Ave leading to Clacton.
Col
 
Having driven round the Magic Roundabout many times I have to say it very easy to use.
 
Greenstead Roundabout
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Looks like Swindon's got a bit of competition!
 
I'm waiting for the "Texan" to chip in and wind Colin up!
 
Roundabouts are slowly catching on here in Virginia. When they first get put it, the locals cry foul, but after they get used to them, they love them.

That monstrosity you posted scares the :poop: out of me, and Im damn near fearless...
 
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We have a roundabout in Colchester where cars and lorries can go round both the right way and the wrong way.

We have city streets in New Orleans where vehicles can go the right way and the wrong way. And yet people wonder why collision-specialist lawyers have either branch offices or big billboards near these streets.

To be honest, though, we DO have one single-circle roundabout in the central business district. It is called Harmony Circle and the street car (electric trolley) goes through there.
 
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Hemel Hempstead also has a great example, 7 roundabouts in 1.

Works fabulously after you've got used to it!
 
Uncle, now share that to explain "This is why we have no problem with contrarotating propellers".
 
“Contra-rotating props? That’s nothing — you should see Colin on the dancefloor.”
 

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