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Any idea why elephants were involved? Is there historical custom for elephants to be involved with Magna Carta celebrations? Or just the usual excessive Imperialism?

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The vicar probably regretted he hadn't signed up for any pageant that involved cardinal Wolsey, so he could have ridden a donkey (cue jokes about else one can do with a donkey 😉 ).

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Don’t be s neglect us

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Do not be such a stranger. Strange that s ok but speak more about the peoples le

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Do not be a stranger. Give give

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I ordered Magna Carta three weeks ago, and it arrived yesterday. I hope to start reading it sometime this week. It seems that for Essex's dogs I will have to wait until Christmas.

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Jun 12, 2022·edited Jun 12, 2022

While I was at Windsor Castle, the tour guide, though otherwise excellent, forgot to point out Runnymede. He pointed out Eton College. I only know he forgot because the tour director asked if he pointed it out. Oh well

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Where are the Alps when you need 'em?

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Maybe someone told the Vicar that he'd be the one cleaning after the elephants. Mountains of poo......

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