"Basil Jet" wrote in message

Recliner wrote:

As always, Wikipedia comes to the rescue:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paternoster#United_Kingdom

I hadn't realised that they were (and remain) more popular on the
Continent, despite being a British invention. However, I see that
one remains in operation in a building that's within walking
distance for me, but it's not open to the public, probably like the
rest of the few British survivors.

If it's the Northwick Park one, anyone can get in it. The only
deterrent is a sign.

Yes, that's the one -- I had thought it was in a staff-only area. Is it
easy to find?