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Discussion in 'Hull City' started by originallambrettaman, Apr 23, 2015.

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  1. DMD

    DMD Eh? Forum Moderator

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    Yep, I know, which is why I pointed out what I did about your fact. ;)
     
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  2. Chilton's Hundreds

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    None of these are Anglo-centric, possibly with exception of Naseby.

    Rorke's Drift as an English National Day - have you not seen the film ? <laugh>
     
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  3. Barchullona

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    Which of them are still alive?
     
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  4. Barchullona

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    Did Men of Harlech confuse you?
     
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  5. bum_chinned_crab

    bum_chinned_crab Well-Known Member

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    That's not what I meant and you know it!
     
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  6. Chilton's Hundreds

    Chilton's Hundreds Well-Known Member

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    No, it's a fine Irish song.....
     
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  7. DMD

    DMD Eh? Forum Moderator

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    Good to see you Erin the side of caution.
     
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  8. Quill

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    Believe what you want, I genuinely haven't seen that list before.

    Also, Diana 3rd greatest Briton? That's ****ing ridiculous. Was this list made in 1997 or something?
     
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  9. Barchullona

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    It was based on a BBC programme which polled people. There were programmes where people put forward the case for their choice. Jeremy Clarkson's choice, which was an excellent one, was Brunel.
     
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  10. Quill

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    Brunel is a superb choice, and I think too many people don't realise what a influential man he was.
     
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  11. ElTigre

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    Wikipedia says the polling was done in 2002 so memories of Diana were much fresher I suppose.
     
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  12. Quill

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    Well I guess that makes a little more sense.

    Even so, seeing her considered greater than any of the other people in that top 10 is just not right.

    It's only a poll though I suppose. If it was redone now I don't think she'd be 3rd. She'd probably still be top 10 for some reason though.
     
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  13. bum_chinned_crab

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    To be fair she mothered the fourth in line to the throne despite him having zero royal blood in him. That is quite an achievement.

    Actually I wonder if that's where George RR Martin got the idea for Game of Thrones?
     
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  14. Party Hull!

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    Herds of middle aged men in plastic St George hats and 'England Supporter Kit' flags draped over them in town today.

    Can hear them singing as they triumphantly go from Divas Bar on to Moderation, and no doubt later to Ebenezer Morleys.

    #IngylandTilIDye
     
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  15. Barchullona

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    Presumably you would prefer them to be dressed as leprechauns and drinking Guinness?
     
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  16. Quill

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    The popularity of St Paddy's day here does concern me.

    The Yanks seem to celebrate it more than the Irish anarl.
     
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  17. Party Hull!

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    No, just reporting what I see and hear.

    I hope they have a great day and do this great nation credit.
     
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  18. originalminority

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    Here in England or here in Hull?

    No Irish pubs in King Billy's Hull and no sign of its faux celebration this year.

    Guinness Day has noticably diminished while real English ale has made a welcome come back, drink to England tonight chaps.
     
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  19. Quill

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    I was referring to England as a whole.
     
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  20. BOJACKHCAFCMAN

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    Thats just the NOT606 Hull City forum regulars on a day out I think
     
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