Staines removed from signs

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  1. JWK

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    ... being changed to "Staines-Upon-Thames".

    Don't these councils realise there is a recession?! :DOH:And that changing a towns name makes sod all difference - everyone will still keep calling it Staines, as they do for Kingston (upon Thames). The money spent on changing the signs would be better spent on a good tidy up.
     
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    I agree :dbgrtmb: These signs cost hundreds of pounds! Even without the labour costs :rolleyespink:

    Idiots!!!! :yess:
     
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    I was told the best way to get rid of Staines was to Nuke Middlesex.
     
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      gcc3663 Knackered Grandad trying to keep up with a 4yr old

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      Is that because of errors in the sight calibration - Staines being in Surrey and all!!:scratch:
       
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        Ali G is from Surrey , well I never !:heehee:
        I always thought it was in Essex.
         
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        Big enough bomb & it wouldn't matter. Never re tell jokes from non geographers without checking the facts:heehee:
         
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