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Old 27th Dec 2019, 23:27
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Amos Keeto
 
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Originally Posted by DaveReidUK
Not wishing to be picky, but the hospital, hotel and princess (cousin of the Queen) are all Alexandra.

Alexandria is an Egyptian port, named after the town in Scotland.
Correct - the hotel on the site of the former Princess Alexandra Hospital at Wroughton is called " Alexandra House".
Re the Science Museum Collection at Wroughton, I am also very angry at the lack of access to the collection there and have been in touch with Matt Moore and also his superior at the Science Museum in London. The reason he said ' wait for four years' is because they are currently constructing new buildings there to house the collection as the current hangars are deteriorating and cannot accept visitors under Health & Safety regulations. The first new hangar is nearly complete and the entire project is scheduled for completion in 2023 with all the aircraft moved it. Only then will the collection be opened to the public. Hope this helps.
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