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CJ Cregg
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PostFri Feb 17, 2006 10:05 pm    Political Trivia

What interesting facts do you know about politics/current affairs?

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The entire UK General election in 2005 cost a total of �112 million


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Seven of Nine
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PostFri Feb 24, 2006 6:55 am    

Monument in Newcastle is of the Second Earl Grey- the same one who was prime minister from 1830-1834 and who the tea was named after.
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PostFri Feb 24, 2006 7:46 am    

Seven of Nine wrote:
Monument in Newcastle is of the Second Earl Grey- the same one who was prime minister from 1830-1834 and who the tea was named after.


Is that the one called Greys monument near the monument metrostation ? Near the NUFC shop ? If so I never new he was a Primeminister or an Earl, lol.

http://www.world-guides.com/images/newcastle/newcastle_greys_monument.jpg
That one ?

Not sure if it is really political but the Ouseburn area was the start of the industrial revolution in Newcastle.

Also the biggest fair in europe makes a stop on the town moor every year, Known as 'The hoppings' (I thought it was spelt hoppins but what do I know ?) makes a stop in Newcastle and its getting more expensive every year, But who cares ? Its a load of fun. (Except Big Ben, That thing sways in the wind, Or it did at one point).

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PostFri Feb 24, 2006 9:33 am    

Yup, that Monument. Is there another one? I really don't know Newcastle

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PostFri Feb 24, 2006 2:34 pm    

lol, I was thinking of that St. Georges monument on the Green, Down the street from Greys monument. Near the back of Boots.
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