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Atari UK
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Shiuming Lai
concludes last issue's visit
In a world of understandably dull-looking
storage facilities, the former Atari UK warehouse stands
out by reflecting some design elements of the stylish
main office building. If this were an architectural
review, I'd give the office five stars and the warehouse
four. Rumour has it this warehouse is big enough to
hold car races, so once again we bring you exclusive
roving reporter pictures. UK Atari users, this is where
your machines sat while waiting to be transported to
your dealers.
![[Map of Slough]](images/slough.gif)
![[Photo: Warehouse, office and bus depot]](images/1.jpg)
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From a traffic
direction perspective, the road preceding
Railway Terrace, whose name we neglected
to record. That's Slough Driving Test Centre
on the left. |
![[Photo: Courts warehouse reception entrance and Goods In]](images/2.jpg)
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The shutter barriers
are new additions. Ram-raiding (thieves
forcefully driving a lorry or similar through
closed doors) has risen in popularity over
the past decade. |
![[Photo: Side view of entrance]](images/3.jpg)
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Good ergonomics
with the wheelchair ramp and handrail.
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![[Photo: Courts warehouse plaque]](images/4.jpg)
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London-based Courts
PLC is one of the UK's leading retailers
of home furnishings and appliances, listing
stores all over the world. |
![[Photo: View looking towards main office]](images/5.jpg)
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Cars? You could
probably race buses in there, or knock down
the column between the shutters and make
a small aircraft hangar. |
![[Photo: Where Atari workshops used to be]](images/6.jpg)
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Prior to the installation
of fences, this area (the workshops) was
subject to vandalism. |
Thanks
to El Fernandes at Atari Workshop for helping
us identify the different parts of the building.
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