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Old 26th January 2016 | 17:36
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Cornish Jack
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Who remembers the luscious Diana Dors?
... A story, probably apocryphal - you may recall that the lady in question was a former resident of Swindon. Having become famous, she was invited back to her home town as a celebrity at a mayoral function. Prior to becoming famous, her proper name was Diana Fluck. The Mayor was tasked with a welcoming speech and wished to refer to her beginnings in the town. He realised the Freudian potential of her name and spent hours (apparently) practising his welcome speech. Came the great day and he (supposedly) launched into the opening words as " We wish to welcome back to our midst that celebrated Swindon resident Miss Diana ........ Clunt!"
Back to topic - what about Ack Emma (AM), Pip Emma (PM), Toc H (Talbot House) etc. ? Now that really IS going back a bit!!
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