Talk:Queen's Hall/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Dr. Blofeld (talk • contribs • count) 11:43, 17 September 2011 (UTC)

Will begin read through in next 6 hours.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:43, 17 September 2011 (UTC)

Intro

• No infobox? How about one with a pin map showing location? Not essential but would help. At least say in the intro where the theatre was located.
  • I hate infoboxes, and avoid them except where they are compulsory. I'll amend the intro as you suggest. Tim riley (talk) 15:45, 17 September 2011 (UTC) Now done. Tim riley (talk) 08:03, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
• "The hall had drab decor and cramped seating but superb acoustics." This appears subjective.
  • These points are covered in more detail (with refs) in the main text. Tim riley (talk) 15:45, 17 September 2011 (UTC)

Construction

"In the centre of the arena there was a fountain containing pebbles, goldfish and waterlilies.[10] According to the conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, "Every three or four minutes some fascinating young female fell into the fountain and had to be rescued by a chivalrous swain. It must have happened thirty-five times every night. Foreigners came from all parts of Europe to see it."[11] At the top of the building, adjoining the conservatory, was the Queen's Small Hall, seating 500, for recitals, chamber-music concerts and other small-scale presentations. In July 1894, Bernard Shaw described it as "cigar-shaped with windows in the ceiling, and reminiscent of a ship's saloon … now much the most comfortable of our small concert rooms".[5] The hall provided modern facilities, open frontage for carriages and parking room, a press room, public spaces and bars.[12]"

There is inconsistency with full stops in or outside of quotes throughout the article. Please adopt a consistent format.

Excellent point. I'll proof-read carefully and amend. Tim riley (talk) 15:45, 17 September 2011 (UTC) Now done. (23 changes! whoops!) Tim riley (talk) 08:03, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Second World War

Please wikilink St George's Hotel, dabbed appropriately. If its a red link I'll look into starting it myself.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:10, 17 September 2011 (UTC)

Will do. Tim riley (talk) 15:45, 17 September 2011 (UTC)

I see you are ahead of me. I salute you. Tim riley (talk) 08:03, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for these comments, all very much to the point. I'll take action as mentioned above later today. Tim riley (talk) 15:45, 17 September 2011 (UTC)

GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

1. Is it reasonably well written?

   A. Prose quality:

   B. MoS compliance:

2. Is it factually accurate and verifiable?

   A. References to sources:

   B. Citation of reliable sources where necessary:

   C. No original research:

3. Is it broad in its coverage?

   A. Major aspects:

   B. Focused:

4. Is it neutral?

   Fair representation without bias:

5. Is it stable?

   No edit wars, etc:

6. Does it contain images to illustrate the topic?

   A. Images are copyright tagged, and non-free images have fair use rationales:

   B. Images are provided where possible and appropriate, with suitable captions:

7. Overall:

   Pass or Fail:

Sehr gut! Meets requirements. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:30, 18 September 2011 (UTC)