England Facts - Part 1

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Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 22:17 on 29th March 2008 Ah! Now thats what you get for shouting your mouth off without looking back in the posts.....shame on you Ron! Yes its ME saying it about ME! Sorry fellow POE members!! Thinks....it'll be a while before they let me forget this one. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
L Posts: 5656 Joined: 10th Jun 2004 Location: UK	quotePosted at 22:22 on 29th March 2008 I was just browsing the forums and noticed this one so thought i'd bring it to the attention of everyone again, its ok Ron, like you said in another posting...to read or reply to all of them you have to be a bit of an anorak! I will forgive you, not sure if anyone else will lol My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Peter Evans Posts: 3863 Joined: 20th Aug 2006 Location: UK	quotePosted at 00:36 on 30th March 2008 Have to be an anorak Lyn? I thought he was. He he he My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 00:44 on 30th March 2008 Wondering how many people outside of England know what you're talking about when you call someone an anorak. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
L Posts: 5656 Joined: 10th Jun 2004 Location: UK	quotePosted at 09:29 on 30th March 2008 As Ron started it i'll let him explain lol My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Andy Edwards Posts: 1900 Joined: 14th Mar 2008 Location: UK	quotePosted at 12:28 on 30th March 2008 Well it's better than being a duffle coat........or a sou'wester. If you ask me. Here's an interesting couple of facts for you. Bransholme, Hull, is the largest council estate in Europe. The Humber bridge was until recently the longest single span suspension bridge in the world (I believe Hong Kongs' airport bridge is a bit longer now). Here's some famous people from Hull:- Maureen Lipman, actress, William Wilberforce, pioneer of the abolition of slavery, Philip Larkin, writer, Joe Longthorne, comedian/singer, Paul Heaton, lead singer of the Beautiful South...to name but a few. I wonder if your city/town can boast such a wealth of talent? Andy. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
L Posts: 5656 Joined: 10th Jun 2004 Location: UK	quotePosted at 14:39 on 30th March 2008 Here's a few famous names associated with Bedfordshire: Paul McKenna Hypnotist presented Chiltern Radio. Paul Young Singer lived in Luton although born in Scotland. Glenn Millar based in Bedfordshire in 1944 and was on his last flight from Twinwood Airfield (Clapham) near Bedford when his plane disappeared. John Bunyan born 1628 and famous for writing Pilgrim's Progress during his 2nd time in Bedford prison. Arthur Hailey writer of American blockbusters was born In Luton. Charles Wells came to Luton after abandoning his sea life for the girl he loved to start up the famous Brewey. Samual Whitbread , born in Cardington (Bedford) and was the founder of the Whitbread Brewey in Luton. G My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 16:39 on 30th March 2008 I could be on here all day if I were to post how many famous names have lived in Oxford (going to university), but all I will mention J.R.R. Tolkien, one of my all time favourite authors. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 16:59 on 30th March 2008 Hey, don't forget R K Brind! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 17:17 on 30th March 2008 Oh Ron, I thuoght for sure you would say C.S. Lewis. I was leaving him especially for you. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions