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Changing railstation names
Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it
occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? -- Al |
Changing railstation names
In article , Al
writes Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? How about just 'Arse'??? -- Andrew Electronic communications can be altered and therefore the integrity of this communication can not be guaranteed. Views expressed in this communication are those of the author and not associations or companies I am involved with. |
Changing railstation names
Al wrote:
Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? What's wrong with Arsenal reverting to its original name, "Gillespie Road"? |
Changing railstation names
"Al" wrote in message ... Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? -- Al They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there |
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M J Forbes wrote:
"Al" wrote in message ... If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? Perhaps to any supporters of the most whinging football club in history (who aren't from Islington anyway), then perhaps your idea may be of interest. You are right that Tottenham Hotspur is both the most whinging football club in history (as well as the sicknotiest) and that they are not from Islington at all. But I can only imagine you believe they'd be interested in my idea is because -- let's face it -- vicarious interest in successes at Arsenal is the nearest they can get. -- Al |
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Piccadilly Pilot wrote:
Al wrote: Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? What's wrong with Arsenal reverting to its original name, "Gillespie Road"? Too many syllables for visiting Spurs fans. -- Al |
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"Al" wrote in message ... If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? Perhaps to any supporters of the most whinging football club in history (who aren't from Islington anyway), then perhaps your idea may be of interest. To the rest of the civilised universe, that can handle borough names with more than 2 syllables, I think the answer is a resounding "no". |
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Nigel wrote:
"Al" wrote in message ... Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? -- Al They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there What else does one catch apart from a train (excluding anything unpleasent such as diseases etc)? |
Changing railstation names
Al wrote:
Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" The most easterly of the three stations. And it's not on Plimsoll Road. "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". being the most westerly of the three stations. Is it your intention that no one finds the new stadium? |
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"Al" wrote in message
... Piccadilly Pilot wrote: What's wrong with Arsenal reverting to its original name, "Gillespie Road"? Too many syllables for visiting Spurs fans. But it's only 6 letters in Hebrew. -- John Rowland - Spamtrapped Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001 http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood. That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line - It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes |
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On Mon, 12 Jul 2004, Nigel wrote:
"Al" wrote in message ... Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there They'd only think that if you called it a rialway station. HTH. tom -- Georgia New York Los Angeles Vegas Washington Utah |
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On Mon, 12 Jul 2004, Paul wrote:
Al wrote: Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. You see, on the face of it, sounds like madness, but ... "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" The most easterly of the three stations. And it's not on Plimsoll Road. "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". being the most westerly of the three stations. Is it your intention that no one finds the new stadium? Ahaaaaa! Makes sense now. LIKE YER SHTYLE, AL! tom -- Georgia New York Los Angeles Vegas Washington Utah |
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What about the original Woolwich Arsenal station, it's still there , not
like the football team that moved North of the river.Really a sarf London team guv,he sed.Not forgetting the Royal Ordnance factory where it all started many moons ago in Plumstead.SE 18. Just food for thought.Pip pip all. "Piccadilly Pilot" wrote in message ... Nigel wrote: "Al" wrote in message ... Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? -- Al They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there What else does one catch apart from a train (excluding anything unpleasent such as diseases etc)? |
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"M J Forbes" wrote:
"Al" wrote in message ... If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? Perhaps to any supporters of the most whinging football club in history What does Manchester United have to do with anything? -- James Farrar | London, SE13 | |
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"bertie" a écrit dans le message de news: ... What about the original Woolwich Arsenal station, it's still there , not like the football team that moved North of the river.Really a sarf London team guv,he sed.Not forgetting the Royal Ordnance factory where it all started many moons ago in Plumstead.SE 18. Just food for thought.Pip pip all. Indeed, I wonder how many present day Arsenal fans know that, or Londoners generally. I still can't work out which bit of the Far East Leyton Orient came from though. It's either Katmandu or Klapton. |
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Changing railstation names
"Al" wrote in message ... Piccadilly Pilot wrote: Al wrote: Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? What's wrong with Arsenal reverting to its original name, "Gillespie Road"? Too many syllables for visiting Spurs fans. OK, Arse it is then. -- Brian |
Changing railstation names
Paul wrote:
Al wrote: Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" The most easterly of the three stations. And it's not on Plimsoll Road. "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". being the most westerly of the three stations. Is it your intention that no one finds the new stadium? Dammit! -- Al |
Changing railstation names
They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there They'd only think that if you called it a rialway station. :-) took me a while to work that one out, but then I'm easily confuesd. |
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What's wrong with Arsenal reverting to its original name, "Gillespie
Road"? Too many syllables for visiting Spurs fans. OK, Arse it is then. How about "Welcome to Arse...Home of French football" |
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Get a life you lot
"Al" wrote in message ... Paul wrote: Al wrote: Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" The most easterly of the three stations. And it's not on Plimsoll Road. "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". being the most westerly of the three stations. Is it your intention that no one finds the new stadium? Dammit! -- Al |
Changing railstation names
"John Rowland" wrote in message ... "Al" wrote in message ... Piccadilly Pilot wrote: What's wrong with Arsenal reverting to its original name, "Gillespie Road"? Too many syllables for visiting Spurs fans. But it's only 6 letters in Hebrew. -- John Rowland - Spamtrapped Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001 http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood. That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line - It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes ----------------------------------- How about calling it Clock End Station. |
Changing railstation names
"bertie" wrote in message ... What about the original Woolwich Arsenal station, it's still there , not like the football team that moved North of the river.Really a sarf London team guv,he sed.Not forgetting the Royal Ordnance factory where it all started many moons ago in Plumstead.SE 18. Just food for thought.Pip pip all. "Piccadilly Pilot" wrote in message ... Nigel wrote: "Al" wrote in message ... Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? -- Al They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there What else does one catch apart from a train (excluding anything unpleasent such as diseases etc)? I was about to point that out myself, seeing as I was with the art. before joining the RMA. Now if they were still there today, would there have been a Charlton? AO Millwall supporter |
Changing railstation names
I would imagine so. Competion is no bad thing.As an afterthought,I wonder
if there are any London based clubs that are still in the same ground as they were when they first formed.I know that Millwall FC were started by a group of Scottish mill workers in the Westferry road area of Poplar,East London.(according to the murals on the walls of the old Cold Blow lane ground) .I doubt that they were saved, or does anyone know differently? and if so,where are they now?. Incidentally, I am a Charlton FC supporter, have been since I was born in 1933,mum and dad took me to the games as a babe in arms when it was the old Valley,a wonderful natural ground.Pip pip all. "Ancient One" wrote in message ... "bertie" wrote in message ... What about the original Woolwich Arsenal station, it's still there , not like the football team that moved North of the river.Really a sarf London team guv,he sed.Not forgetting the Royal Ordnance factory where it all started many moons ago in Plumstead.SE 18. Just food for thought.Pip pip all. "Piccadilly Pilot" wrote in message ... Nigel wrote: "Al" wrote in message ... Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? -- Al They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there What else does one catch apart from a train (excluding anything unpleasent such as diseases etc)? I was about to point that out myself, seeing as I was with the art. before joining the RMA. Now if they were still there today, would there have been a Charlton? AO Millwall supporter |
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My dad was signalman at Charlton Lane and at Charlton station for many a
year from 1965 onwards to around 1975. He's one as is my bro who went out on the beer with Jim Davidson wholly because at the filming of Big Break in Bournemouth where he lives, Jim shouts out "any charlton supporters in here?" and instead of the usual resulting silence, my bro answered and got a night out with Jimbo. Worse still, like Rodney Trotter in OFAH, my dad gave me the "middle" name, that caused me no end of grief when getting the season ticket at the Den.... AO |
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Ancient One wrote:
They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there What else does one catch apart from a train (excluding anything unpleasent such as diseases etc)? I was about to point that out myself, seeing as I was with the art. before joining the RMA. One can catch a bus, catch a movie or catch the redeye. One can catch a doorlock, catch a little fishy for a little dishy, and catch some zzzzzs. -- Al |
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Al wrote:
Ancient One wrote: They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there What else does one catch apart from a train (excluding anything unpleasent such as diseases etc)? I was about to point that out myself, seeing as I was with the art. before joining the RMA. One can catch a bus, catch a movie or catch the redeye. One can catch a doorlock, catch a little fishy for a little dishy, and catch some zzzzzs. and Duncan Norvelle. |
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"Al" wrote in message
... Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? Why do we have to have any stations named after Arsenal? Some of us don't care in the slightest about football. |
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David Splett wrote:
"Al" wrote in message ... Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? Why do we have to have any stations named after Arsenal? Some of us don't care in the slightest about football. Feel free to have your local station renamed 'Hairy Palms' then. -- Al |
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"David Splett" a écrit dans le message de news: ... Why do we have to have any stations named after Arsenal? Some of us don't care in the slightest about football. You're some sort of bleedin' alien ain't ya? |
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On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 at 21:50:54, John of Aix
wrote: "David Splett" a écrit dans le message de news: ... Why do we have to have any stations named after Arsenal? Some of us don't care in the slightest about football. You're some sort of bleedin' alien ain't ya? Surely he is the normal one? -- Annabel Smyth http://www.amsmyth.demon.co.uk/index.html Website updated 6 June 2004 |
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David Splett wrote:
"Al" wrote in message ... Having wandered about Ashburton Grove, site of the new Arsenal FC ground, it occured to me that there are three roughly equidistant rail stations. I humbly suggest changing their names. "Arsenal" on Plimsoll Road (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal West" "Drayton Park" could become "Arsenal Central" and "Holloway Road" (Piccadilly) could become "Arsenal East". If this can be arranged, I'd further like to suggest changing the LB Islington's name to "London Borough of Arsenal". Would that be okay? Why do we have to have any stations named after Arsenal? Some of us don't care in the slightest about football. Because it's better known than Gillespie Road. Do you feel the same way about cricket? If so, what alternative but distinctive name would you therefore propose for Oval? [Crossposting trimmed] -- Richard J. (to e-mail me, swap uk and yon in address) |
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Al wrote:
Ancient One wrote: They should drop the "railway station" bit.... it's a bit misleading, people might thing they can catch a trian there What else does one catch apart from a train (excluding anything unpleasent such as diseases etc)? I was about to point that out myself, seeing as I was with the art. before joining the RMA. One can catch a bus, catch a movie or catch the redeye. One can catch a doorlock, catch a little fishy for a little dishy, and catch some zzzzzs. Very true, but not at a railway station which is what is being talked about here. |
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John of Aix wrote:
"David Splett" a écrit dans le message de news: ... Why do we have to have any stations named after Arsenal? Some of us don't care in the slightest about football. You're some sort of bleedin' alien ain't ya? There are a great many people to whom football is of no interest at all. In fact there are some people who positively detest it. Still others think it is a pastime for those of low intellect sine it requires no intelligence to follow. Your team scores, you shout "Hooray" (or whatever). The opposing team scores you shout "Boo" (or whatever). However, each to his own, If that is how some people choose to spend their time then good for them. Just don't inflict it on me. |
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In message , Richard J.
writes Do you feel the same way about cricket? If so, what alternative but distinctive name would you therefore propose for Oval? "Kennington Oval", as it's the name of the road there. Perhaps shortened to "Oval".... You wouldn't want to suggest renaming "Trent Bridge" (in Nottingham) on all the bus timetables, just because there's a cricket ground nearby, would you? -- Roland Perry |
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Roland Perry wrote:
In message , Richard J. writes Do you feel the same way about cricket? If so, what alternative but distinctive name would you therefore propose for Oval? "Kennington Oval", as it's the name of the road there. Perhaps shortened to "Oval".... You wouldn't want to suggest renaming "Trent Bridge" (in Nottingham) on all the bus timetables, just because there's a cricket ground nearby, would you? In that case, Upton Park station should be renamed West Ham. That'll alleviate any confusion. -- Ian Tindale |
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"Annabel Smyth" a écrit dans le message de news: ... On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 at 21:50:54, John of Aix wrote: "David Splett" a écrit dans le message de news: ... Why do we have to have any stations named after Arsenal? Some of us don't care in the slightest about football. You're some sort of bleedin' alien ain't ya? Surely he is the normal one? Wot? Don't be daft. You'll be tellin' me 'e don't watch Big Bruvver next. |
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"Piccadilly Pilot" a écrit dans le message de news: ... There are a great many people to whom football is of no interest at all. In fact there are some people who positively detest it. Still others think it is a pastime for those of low intellect sine it requires no intelligence to follow. Your team scores, you shout "Hooray" (or whatever). The opposing team scores you shout "Boo" (or whatever). However, each to his own, If that is how some people choose to spend their time then good for them. Just don't inflict it on me. Of course and while personally I like football I think there is far too much sport on TV and far too much importance given to sport. But one could say that about a lot of things; politics, pop music, journalism, 99% of TV shows, but who decides? Only the public in the end, they take it or leave it. |
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Piccadilly Pilot wrote:
There are a great many people to whom football is of no interest at all. In fact there are some people who positively detest it. Still others think it is a pastime for those of low intellect sine it requires no intelligence to follow. Your team scores, you shout "Hooray" (or whatever). The opposing team scores you shout "Boo" (or whatever) Sport in general is ridiculous and should be banned. Civilisation pays certain people huge amounts of money to make a ball be in different places on a green oblong. While there are people starving, etc, -- Ian Tindale |
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In message , Ian Tindale
writes You wouldn't want to suggest renaming "Trent Bridge" (in Nottingham) on all the bus timetables, just because there's a cricket ground nearby, would you? In that case, Upton Park station should be renamed West Ham. That'll alleviate any confusion. Oddly enough there's a bridge over the river Trent called Trent Bridge; however the nearest patch of open space in West Ham is called Priory Park. There's already a West Ham station further to the west, and East Ham to the east. "East Ham West" seems a bit of a mouthful... how about "East Plaistow"? -- Roland Perry |
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