Big Ben
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Manoverboard
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Re: Big Ben
Perhaps it was arranged by the ' Deaf Society ' .... could be 
Keep smiling, it's good for your well being
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qbman1
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Re: Big Ben
Yea, yeah - no doubt there was someone up the tower doing sign language ! What's the sign for "bong" ?!
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david63
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Re: Big Ben
At least the residents of Westminster will be able to get a good night's sleep for the next four years
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qbman1
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Re: Big Ben
Many of the incumbents of the Palace of Westminster seem to have been managing to sleep perfectly well for the past few centuries !!
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Stephen
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Re: Big Ben
qbman1 wrote: 21 Aug 2017, 13:52Is it just me, or is this news "story" a bit odd ?
"Crowds gather to watch Big Ben fall silent"
Good of them to take the time out.
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qbman1
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Re: Big Ben
You could say they all turned up to watch the bell end