Groucho's Fact Hunt
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The Titanic had a long, busy corridor on E Deck, running almost the entire length of the ship on the port side, that the crew named “Scotland Road” after Liverpool’s famous road, serving as a main artery for crew and third-class passengers.
White Star Line was based in Liverpool so most of the crew on the ship were from here.
White Star Line was based in Liverpool so most of the crew on the ship were from here.
….1934, original designs for the two Liverpool cathedrals. The Anglican was eventually completed but the RC design was changed;
Why is the Titanic Band plaque in the Philharmonic Hall?
The plaque dedicated to the Titanic's band is located in the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool because one of the band members, John Frederick Preston Clarke, a viola player, was from Liverpool and had played at the Philharmonic Hall a few times. Additionally, the Philharmonic Society held a benefit concert for Clarke's family after the Titanic sank. The plaque was installed in the hall in 1912, at the suggestion of a Liverpool stockbroker named Henry Rensburg, who was also a director of the Philharmonic Society .
What is the significance of the plaque?
The plaque is a memorial dedicated to the band members who tragically lost their lives on the RMS Titanic. It serves as a tribute to their bravery and musical legacy. According to legend, the band played music on the ship's deck as it sank, providing comfort and calm to the passengers during a time of great distress. The plaque likely lists the names of the band members who perished, and its presence in the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool honors their memory and connection to the city.
The plaque dedicated to the Titanic's band is located in the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool because one of the band members, John Frederick Preston Clarke, a viola player, was from Liverpool and had played at the Philharmonic Hall a few times. Additionally, the Philharmonic Society held a benefit concert for Clarke's family after the Titanic sank. The plaque was installed in the hall in 1912, at the suggestion of a Liverpool stockbroker named Henry Rensburg, who was also a director of the Philharmonic Society .
What is the significance of the plaque?
The plaque is a memorial dedicated to the band members who tragically lost their lives on the RMS Titanic. It serves as a tribute to their bravery and musical legacy. According to legend, the band played music on the ship's deck as it sank, providing comfort and calm to the passengers during a time of great distress. The plaque likely lists the names of the band members who perished, and its presence in the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool honors their memory and connection to the city.
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
George Raft was impotent, just thought you'd like to know.
The River Mersey (Old Father Mersey) statue, outside the modern entrance of the Liverpool Cotton Exchange Building, Old Hall Street. While it now sits at street level, it was originally designed to be seen from a much greater height (see arrowed image).
It dates back to 1906, when the original neoclassical Cotton Exchange was completed.
The grand original facade of the Cotton Exchange was deemed structurally unsound and "modernised" in 1967-69 with the current drab facade. While the towers were lost, some of the sculptural work was saved.
It dates back to 1906, when the original neoclassical Cotton Exchange was completed.
The grand original facade of the Cotton Exchange was deemed structurally unsound and "modernised" in 1967-69 with the current drab facade. While the towers were lost, some of the sculptural work was saved.
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
Never heard of this.
Looked it up, we never even got to the quarter finals in the war years.
en.wikipedia.org
Looked it up, we never even got to the quarter finals in the war years.
Football League War Cup - Wikipedia
Tommy Chong
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Here’s a simple, yet astonishing fact 
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Connor mcloud
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Poor George Raft and his
Dangling shaft
Tommy Chong
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Here’s a more reputable fact, lol:
Charlie Chaplin once entered himself into a ‘Charlie Chaplin Lookalike Contest’ under a false pseudonym, and he only came in 3rd place…
Charlie Chaplin once entered himself into a ‘Charlie Chaplin Lookalike Contest’ under a false pseudonym, and he only came in 3rd place…
Same for Dolly Parton, the judges said she’d tried too hard to look like Dolly.
Tommy Chong
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Lol, it’s ridiculous, though…
They must have felt like real tits when they found out who they really were.
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
John Le Mesurier loved smoking a spliff whilst listening to Earth Wind and Fire. Also frequented jazz clubs drinking scotch and smoking said spliff. Also played cricket for Suffolk. His son, an accomplished guitarist, played Wellington in the 'Wombles' group.
he seems to typify the classic English Gentleman
Tommy Chong
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Posted this in the history thread, but I think it deserves another post here:
There are some pretty interesting ones in there!
There are some pretty interesting ones in there!