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Loved this. I will not play the final link though as it will be in my head all day πŸ˜‚. (Although just seeing their names made me sing β€˜rabbit, rabbit, rabbit’ in my head...)

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Oh what a lovely lot of inspired connections Claire. 🌺 I really must take out that NOW TV subscription. πŸ€” Nothing will inspire me to watch Chas and Dave though.... πŸ˜‚

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May 8, 2023Liked by Claire Holden

No, I wasn’t expecting that scene!! πŸ˜‚

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May 8, 2023Liked by Claire Holden

Such wonderful and satisfying connections, Claire! We loved Empire of Light and the Larkin poem. Xx

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My parents used to take us to Margate. It had a nice beach and a great funfair (Dreamland). I went there a few years ago to visit a friend, and it was really run down: mostly boarded up, so it's good to hear that there is some redevelopment going on.

Are you familiar with the Tommy Cooper joke?

I went to Margate for the summer season. A friend of mine told me it was good for rheumatism, so I went there and I got it. πŸ˜‚

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I loved reading this! I have fond memories of going to Margate in the late eighties/early nineties for a trip to Dreamland with my sister and mates. Also, I've had Last Orders on my shelves for....oh.... twenty years at least! Still unread!

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I never imagined I’d fancy a trip to Margate... but I do know having read your beautiful article! Thank you for sharing πŸ™

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