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Wireless Telephone Socket

Does anyone know if such a thing exists? I have an old fashioned telephone that has been converted to run on modern systems. It is not practical to run a cable from the main telephone inlet box to...

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Does anyone know of a supplier of windows, double glazed, circular (perhaps 30 inches or so in diameter) with "stained glass" and illuminated at night. I am sure I have seen some somewhere which have...

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Acts of Parliament

Is it possible to obtain copies of old (1890ish) acts of parliament or alternatively can they be seen anwhere. Thanks...

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Adelphi

Does anyone know the origin of the name Adelphi, as in the theatre, hotel, streets, etc. Most seem to date from the mid/late 19th century as if the name of a battle or similar but I cannot find any...

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Aristophanes - The Birds

How many different types of birds are mentioned by Aristophanes?

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Burma/Miramar

Not wanting to trivialise the situation and everyone knows of Burma but isn't it now Miramar. Even the usually ultra pc BBC is saying Burma.

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daffodil seeds

does anyone know the details of growing daffodils etc. from seed, I'm sure I have read it somewhere and it is more complicated than putting the seeds in some compost. Thanks

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Electricity meter

I have an Economy 7 electricity meter that was already installed when I moved in. I think I'd like to swap to just a normal meter as I don't think I'm particularly saving money with Economy 7. Does...

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