Back in 1973, over the Christmas Grant, some bright spark decided to save money by turning off the heating. I had to come back a day early due to the vagaries of airline travel at that time of year and the only way I could keep warm was to go out in my car - the shops were all closed otherwise I'd have bought a fan heater. Food? Forget it, the local pub was the only option.
When the heating came back on, the cold soaked walls streamed with condensation, pipes burst and it cost a fortune to rectify all the damage in College Hall. Many times the perceived cost savings of turning off the heating.
Appalled to hear about the current state of the place from Tedderboy, the only way to fix it would be to announce a Royal Visit in the early New Year, perhaps.
I'm with you, Old Bricks - maybe 'Cardiac Hill' is the outside edge of Bristol Woods?