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rustyruth
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Posted at 15:29 on 28th May 2014
Thanks Ken, that's me away to have a think again Smile
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rustyruth
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Posted at 15:36 on 28th May 2014

Here we go -

There are 176 of us in England, we have a name in common with someone famous.

What/Who are we ? 

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Dave John
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Posted at 19:25 on 28th May 2014
Hills are often names after people like the Lake District 'Wainrights' and the Scottish 'Munros' but I'm not sure what there are 176 of
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rustyruth
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Posted at 19:27 on 28th May 2014

You need to do a bit of research then Dave Laughing

By the way - it's nearly June, there's something you need to remember Wink

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Dave John
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Posted at 19:44 on 28th May 2014

I will have another think,

Have not forgotten this monthWink

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rustyruth
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Posted at 20:15 on 28th May 2014
Not those John sorry.
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Dave John
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Posted at 21:08 on 28th May 2014

Inns, pubs and hotels are often named after famous people??

The George and Dragon?? a wild guess no doubt way off the mark

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rustyruth
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Posted at 21:10 on 28th May 2014
No Dave, you've wandered off track so to speak Smile
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rustyruth
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Posted at 21:13 on 28th May 2014
It's the first name of the famous person we share.
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Dave John
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Posted at 21:14 on 28th May 2014
  ' off track ' makes me think railways ??Undecided but can't think where 176 fits in
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