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unusual U.K. Place names 6. – Wycke Champflower

WYCKE CHAMPFLOWER

Close to Cheddar Gorge

Home of famous cheese making

Authentic Cheddar


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Unusual U.K. Place names 3.- Abinger Hammer

ABINGER HAMMER

named for iron forge

between Dorking and Guildford

in Vale  of Holmesdale

 


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The quest for learning

The school bus arrives

Eager kids clamber aboard

Starting their journey


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Obscure words explained 58. – metronome

METRONOME

Device with sound clicks

Audible beats per minute

help for musicians


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Obscure words explained54. cephalophore

CEPHALOPHORE

Decapitated

A saint depicted with head

tucked under his arm


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Obscure words explainecd40. – Entablature

ENTABLATURE

unbroken lintel

on a classical building

resting on columns


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obscure words explained 29. – crummock

CRUMMOCK

A staff with crooked head

used walking in the countryside

Good to have at hand