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NOVEMBER 1
1848 and duly dated, the very first paper shop was created.
William Henry Smith, the son, carried on the work his dad had done.
At Euston Station the business began, from there it made tracks and just ran and ran
On this day in 1959 the M1 opened with its first blue sign
A concrete vein was quickly spreading, from south to north it was quickly heading
Good for cars with extra power, racing at seventy miles an hour
LS Lowry was born this day. he who painted the Salford way
1887 this day he was born, a matchstick kid giving a matchstick yawn
Births; 1935 Gary Player, South African golf legend – 1981 La Tavia of Destiny’s Child – 1762 Spencer Perceval, the only UK Prime Minister to be assassinated – 1962 Sharron Davies, swimmer – 1966 Jeremy Hunt, politician – 1957 Lyle Lovett, country singer – 1962 Anthony Kiedis, musician with Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Quickies;
2000 Robbie Williams offered to donate bone marrow to a fan.
1604 William Shakespeare’s Othello was performed for the first time.
1985 Phil Silvers, Sgt Bilko, died in Los Angeles, aged 74.
The Date Escape, hardback first edition, 375 pages - £17 inc P&P
A brand new book. The perfect Christmas or birthday gift. 366 poems, one for each day of the year, plus facts to share of a day when you, a friend or family member were born. Upon purchasing this book it can be personally signed and dedicated to someone special if you so wish. Simply email us at rdigance@btinternet.com after purchasing and it shall be done and sent the same day.
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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
My darling George, what can I say?
Such a surprise appeared Christmas Day
I can’t believe you thought so much of me
You sent me a partridge shoved up a pear tree
Especially as it’s the one bird around
That builds its nest down here on the ground
My darling George it was a very nice touch
So in return I say thanks very much
My darling George, you old rascal you
As the 12 days of Christmas reaches day two.
Today’s the day I’m so proud to boast
Two turtle doves arrived through the post
They weren’t exactly on my Christmas list
When you chose them, I’m wondering, George were you pissed?
But despite all that, you are still my love
And to prove it I now have a sweet turtle dove
Dearest George, now all my friends
Are confused by the fact you’ve sent three French hens
In three days you’ve sent me six unwanted birds
Quite frankly George I’m just lost for words
The bathroom now is beginning to stink
Hardly surprising with six birds in the sink
There’s poo on the lampshade and poo on the floor
Six untrained birds, please don’t send anymore
Oh no, this morning I’m lost for words
The postman’s just handed me four calling birds
George you’re testing my love for you now
Come and take them away, today, without fail
There’s six birds in the sink now and four in the bath
I’m beginning to think you’re having a laugh
A parrot yes, or a budgerigar
But four calling birds? I don’t even know what they are?
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
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Adult poem, sent to you hard copy for just £1.99 to cover postage. Happy Christmas!!
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So many have asked me for copies of this ADULT alternative to the original version, after hearing me perform it, so here it is.
With my compliments dare yourself to read this out at a Christmas gathering, but not when little ones are around. It's guaranteed to raise a laugh. No need to say who wrote it, just wallow in the glory, my lips are sealed.
Opposite is a sample first page, there are four in all.​
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THE TOAST OF CHRISTMAS PAST
CD - £12 inc P&P
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The evergreen CD that contains Richard's popular Christmas Remembers from Morecambe & Wise onwards, including The Ballad of Johnny Puller, the song of the World War One football match in the trenches, used as a TV commercial for chocolate. An ideal CD whilst eating your roast potatoes.​
The Christmas Journey - The Toast of Christmas Past - The Ballad of Johnny Puller - My Daughter Don't Believe in Father Christmas Anymore - The Magic Sleigh - Father Christmas Save The World - In The Bleak Mid-Winter - Christmas Journey's End - We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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