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"BRIDGEND HANGINGS"

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DAVE B

DAVE B Report 12 Jun 2008 15:47

"BRIDGEND HANGINGS"

Does anybody live near there? Could you tell me if there are a lot of Electric pylons nearby? ITs just I have a theory read somewhere that thse nearby can scrabble peoples brains! Dont know just a thought dont want to bother anybody
Davex

MayBlossomEmpressofSpring

MayBlossomEmpressofSpring Report 12 Jun 2008 16:42

I've heard/read it about sus-stations too.

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 12 Jun 2008 16:46

Have read that some people think pylons can increase cancer risk but never heard of them 'scrabble peoples brains'. although tragic think its more a coincidence than anything more sinister...we had a spate of people falling from train doors (the old slam lock ones) around these parts 25 years ago so much that it became know as the 'Tamworth Triangle' people said the tracks were to blame but again just a dreaful coincidence

DAVE B

DAVE B Report 16 Jun 2008 15:51

OK just a thought! just wondered anyone know the area?
Dx

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 16 Jun 2008 15:54

it is a thought I suppose Dave - I live in Cardiff, not too far from Bridgend but have no idea if they have more than the usual number of pylons but I'm sure when more posters come on this evening someone from Bridgend or closer to, will tell you

Researching:
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DAVE B

DAVE B Report 16 Jun 2008 15:56

thanks Ann and Carrie, maybe someone later can explain layout of area
Dx

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 16 Jun 2008 17:25

I see the area is referred to as Bridgend county in some reports.
I didn't realise there was a county. I do know Bridgend area a little but thought all the terrible deaths were in and around the town.?

Gwyn

Harpstrings

Harpstrings Report 16 Jun 2008 18:26

You could always Google Earth Bridgend and have a nosey of the area yourself.
Tina x

JaneyCanuck

JaneyCanuck Report 16 Jun 2008 18:32

If you google

bridgend pylons suicides

you'll see that the theory has been mooted and bruited about, silly though it is.

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DAVE B

DAVE B Report 18 Jun 2008 10:01

thanks all
Dx

DAVE B

DAVE B Report 24 Jun 2008 10:14

I was nearly right on this! I read in paper they are linking it to Mobile Telephone masts.
Davex

Eldrick

Eldrick Report 24 Jun 2008 10:26

who are 'they'...?

DAVE B

DAVE B Report 24 Jun 2008 10:39

It was in one of the Sunday papers think Express on Sunday Eldrick!
Dx