Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

I have to admit @HIGH PIT WILMA that if anyone had of asked be about Sonia's I wouldn't of had a clue. I had to Google street view it on Clayton Street -

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Then and Now (Malcolm's photos)

@terri can't recall any from the 1950's to 1970's when I was living in Bedlington. However my memory is fading --- slowly

1. In which year were the chimes of Big Ben first broadcast at New Year? = 1923 2. Of which African country is Banjul the capital? = The Gambia 3. On which river does Washington DC stand? = Potomac 4. Who was the first British magician to become a TV star? = David Nixon 5. If you were served aloo in an Indian restaurant what vegetable you get? = Potato 6. Which very common Chinese surname means ‘old’ in English? = Chen 7. Which king of England married Isabella of France? = Edward II 8. On British coins, does King Charles III face left or right? = Left (Lizzy II right) 9. In the celestial hierarchy what is the highest order of angels?= Arch, or Eggy , angel 10. Which car manufacturer produced the Panda?= Fiat 11. Favourite, Figaro and Autumn King are varieties of which vegetable?= Carrot 12. Who married the Earl of Bothwell in 1567?= Mary Queen of Scots 13. Who was Harry Corbett’s furry friend? =Sooty – Sweep & Sue 14. What is the name of the college attended by British Army Officers?= Sandhurst 15. How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the 1936 Olympics?= 4 16. What is the surname of Romeo in Romeo and Juliet?= wherefore art thou OR Montecchi ) 17. In which country is the River Glomma the longest river?= Norway 18. Which gas is represented by the symbol He? = Helium 19. How were the Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon better known?= Knights Templar 20. What is another name for the Snow Leopard? = ounce I’ll bet you didn’t know …. Racing greyhounds have their nose-prints, which are as individual as fingerprints, registered to prevent fraud. = No - I have never owned one

@terri can't remember having heard of any. Are you thinking about recently or many years ago?