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The British Penny.

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'Emma'

'Emma' Report 26 Nov 2014 16:45

Dermot... :-S :-S :-S


Had to google..bit before my time Dermot :-D :-D

But in some parts of Aberdeenshire Sillar is still used :-D :-)

Dermot

Dermot Report 26 Nov 2014 16:30

Perhaps someone in Scotland could let us know if a Boddle is still used there?

Mayfield

Mayfield Report 26 Nov 2014 15:56

:-D :-D
Yes and sad fact is unless our government "grow some" chances are the EU will in fact really be taking the P*** for many years to come ;-)

Researching:
Moribus facit homo,

Kense

Kense Report 26 Nov 2014 15:29

I understood that directive was supposed to have been implemented by 31 December 2009. :-S

http://www.politicspoliticalforum.com/threads/15153-EU-Directive-No-456179-GB10

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 26 Nov 2014 15:13

:-D :-D :-D

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

Linda

Linda Report 26 Nov 2014 15:03

:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Researching:
Wells Ealing and E/W Ilsley Webbs H/Wycombe Lambourns E/Ilsley Deacons E/Ilsley Cannings Derry

Dermot

Dermot Report 26 Nov 2014 15:02

Are we still allowed to say 'Penny Black'?

Bring back LSD.

BarbinSGlos

BarbinSGlos Report 26 Nov 2014 14:49

and quite right too :-D :-D

what about ...... a penny for your thoughts :-S

Researching:

Fly

Fly Report 26 Nov 2014 14:48

:-D :-D :-D

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 26 Nov 2014 14:47

Love it!

:-D :-D :-D

Researching:
"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))

OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 26 Nov 2014 14:43

:-D :-D :-D

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"

BrendafromWales

BrendafromWales Report 26 Nov 2014 14:39


EUROPEAN UNION DIRECTIVE NO. 456179



In order to bring about further knowledge, understanding and respect
for the single European Currency, the Euro, all citizens of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Must be made aware that the phrase “ Spending a Penny” is not to be
Used after 31 December 2014.
From this date onwards,the correct term will be: “Euronating” .

It is hoped that this will be a great relief to everyone.


:-D