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Did you know the person`s name that died in Englands first fatal R/R accident
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Chris: Yes I did.
Did you notice that we've just missed the 175th anniversary of railways as we know them?
Did you notice that we've just missed the 175th anniversary of railways as we know them?
Yes David I did know.
I was on the phone to my Brother in Stockport, he was telling me about the big celebrations they held.
It must be on the web, so I will check that out for sure.
I was on the phone to my Brother in Stockport, he was telling me about the big celebrations they held.
It must be on the web, so I will check that out for sure.
Apparently, they ran Duke of Gloucester up to the Manchester area and poured a bucket of holy water on her. (I trust it was treated with proper softening agents)
