Joseph Baxendale – Transport Visionary
He got a shift on
Cue nakky pics of women wearing short shifts .
Started: 2nd Nov 2013 at 15:23
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An interesting read, Dostaf.
“In the conduct of the business Baxendale’s energy was* judgement were equal to the necessity. Night after night he traversed the roads in his special travelling carriage, on the look-out to see that none of his employees slackened in their duty, as often as not passing by by-roads so as to double back on the drivers, who in consequence never knew whether he was before or behind them; so, general vigilance thus became the rule of all.”
* I can't quite make sense of that, should it possibly be and rather than was?
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Must be 'and'. 
Nice Liverpool Manchester railway connection too.
Out of drivel etc. 
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(Of the development of canals and railway) "wisely deciding to collaborate rather than compete"
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The cost of a trip to London was massive.
1800 - Pickfords' Manchester to London service runs six days a week and carries passengers (working on Sunday banned by law) to Swan with Two Necks Inn in Lad Lane, London.
The Fare to London is three pounds, three shillings to travel inside and one pound, eleven shillings and six pence for an outside seat.
Compare that to the wages of a Pickford's employee in 1912
1912 - The wage of a one-horse car-man is 21 shillings per week.1914The Home Removals Service benefits from the war. Many people are relocated and their goods stored for the duration. The Ministry of Munitions uses Pickfords heavy vehicles to move airframes and other war material.
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Dostaf, I've received a reply to my email - don't think I can go so far as ringing though - can you? 
Dear Madam,
Thank you for your e-mail of 27 October which I have received as Officer in Waiting for the week.
The Officers of Arms did not take part in the christening of The Prince George of Cambridge. I would suggest that you should contact the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace so that they may assist you with your enquiry. You may for that purpose contact the Public Information Office at Buckingham Palace by telephone - link
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Had many a laugh with the BP number in the past, Jo Anne. 
They now have an automated warning, before you are put through to a human.
Previously, an operator nonchalantly said "Buckingham Palace". Many an innocent victim got quite a shock, just as they were about to ask if they could speak to 'Liz'
Thy probably have me blacklisted in the same way the BBC have.
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I'm shocked, Dostaf.
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Not half as shocked as some of my 'victims', Jo Anne.
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Mache
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This marvellous thread best not get Pickforded due to treason.
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So being slightly puzzled I proceeded to call the number and was greeted with a woman saying thanks for calling Buckingham palace! She goes on to say though that if you have called as a result of a prank to hang up, but if not please wait. I feel stoopid
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Referring to the Queen as simply "a woman" is disrespectful to the throne and hence the country. Imagine how many times a day she must have to get up to answer the phone!! she is fortunate she has 'sky +', and never misses a moment of the telly, especially her favourite show international 'horse jumping'.
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It's no wonder there's a call for their staff to have such tranklements:
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Possibly. I don't think it's to make sure the Royals get a move on.
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Booo gerroff.
I googled 'Pickford's royal warrant' and they sent me that ^^^
Replied: 2nd Nov 2013 at 17:22
There was once a light-hearted look at royal warrants on something like 'That's Life', Jo Anne.
They kept introducing various items and asking if the queen really used them herself. Finished up with a studio full of junk.
It looked like a car boot sale gone wrong.
One thing I vividly remember is a ride-on lawnmower and the suggestion that Her Majesty actually may do her own mowing at the Palace.
Replied: 2nd Nov 2013 at 17:41
It's those phone calls that need cutting out, Dostaf. I still can't get over that.
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Replied: 2nd Nov 2013 at 18:39
Before google, we had to make our own entertainment, Jo Annne.
Replied: 2nd Nov 2013 at 18:42
I've never got up to such naughtiness, Dostaf.
(Except for once being told off on the telephone by a 999 operative - my youngest managed to phone the number by accident as a toddler. )
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What was the title of the thread that got busted?
Replied: 2nd Nov 2013 at 19:24
Something meteorological.
Storm, or tsunami. (Russian)
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Rumanian!
Getting confused as to which thread I am commenting on now.
Replied: 2nd Nov 2013 at 20:11
the reason it was pickforded was because somebody was talking about dementia I think ...... |I cant quite remember
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Anyone else want to join the Norty Club?
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See Photo 49:
@WiganCouncil: You can view photos from Remembrance Sunday services which took place in Leigh and Wigan - link
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That's the town mace.
I've had the pleasure of handling it.
Ooohh err missus.
There's actually a stick of wood up the handle to give it strength.
Replied: 11th Nov 2013 at 18:34
Very privileged.
Churches:
Among other maces (more correctly described as staves) in use today are those carried before ecclesiastical dignitaries and clergy in cathedrals and some parish churches. The ecclesiastical equivalent of the mace-bearer, the dodsman, appears in church contexts. Other churches, particularly churches of the Anglican Communion, a verger ceremoniously precedes processions.
Replied: 11th Nov 2013 at 18:49
Still doesn't help with the famous 'gargoyle podger'.
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Don't you think it could be a stave?
Replied: 11th Nov 2013 at 18:57
Possibly.
It's the plain taper that puzzles me somewhat. ie Nothing ornate at the end.
Meanwhile, I found this tease.
Find out more about Wigan Town Hall in Greater Manchester and view the ... including a seventeenth-century mace and a state sword given to Wigan by Charles ...
BBC - Your paintings
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Ooops.
I didn't click on 'read more'
The building, of ornate terracotta, contains some superb stained glass windows and a collection of civic regalia, including a seventeenth-century mace and a state sword given to Wigan by Charles II in gratitude for the town’s support of his father during the Civil War.
Replied: 11th Nov 2013 at 19:04
I saw that earlier, Dostaf.
Replied: 11th Nov 2013 at 19:06
I've mentioned that painting before, too.
Or at least the other version of it.
It is in the National Raliway Museum (York) alongside the other one 'Going South'.
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Going North with 'Coming South' below it.
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Not knowing whether it's coming or going - I put that down to all the WW goings on of late.
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What would we do without WW Communicate if it does go?!
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Not a clue. 
I don't/won't do Facebook. And I don't think Leighlife would have me.
Replied: 12th Nov 2013 at 21:16
No, nor me. I think I'll have withdrawal symptoms. Have to wait and see now.
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Well, whatever happens, it's been a blast.
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It has that. I might try to ring up Buckingham Palace's Public Info Office one of these days.
(If it was a stave for the rite, that'll be music to my ears.)
Replied: 12th Nov 2013 at 22:04
I strongly suspect they'll have a lot on their plate. but you never know.
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