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« on: April 05, 2011, 21:58:23 »

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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2011, 22:13:41 »
Dunno, but I like the footnote:

"It is the Station Manager's chocolate biscuit store."

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Oh and WHAT SO EVER should be one word.
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2011, 00:19:54 »
There are a couple of clues there, in the reflection from that window: station canopy ... bay platform ...  Wink
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2011, 00:37:09 »
T**nt*n?

If not, another clue please.  Tongue Wink Grin
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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2011, 19:54:27 »
No, not Taunton.  Roll Eyes

Perhaps rather bizarrely - it's next door to the Chaplain's Office?  Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2011, 20:16:56 »
Platform 2/4 at Bristol Temple Meads then?
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« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2011, 20:29:13 »
Platform 2 at BRI» (Bristol Temple Meads - next trains) it is!  Wink Cheesy Grin

I'm still not sure quite why there is apparently 'the curse of Tutankhamun' on any staff who do dare to enter, though ... ?  Roll Eyes
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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