The things you learn on NPR

David A. Daniel dad at POKERWIZ.COM
Wed Sep 1 19:13:29 UTC 2010


Yes, and in the alley round the back, it's free!

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From: American Dialect Society [mailto:ADS-L at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of
Chris Waigl
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On 1 Sep 2010, at 15:47, Paul wrote:

> 10 years ago, it took a one pound coin to get into the loo at
> Harrod's, where you were greeted by attendants for your money.

Whereas at Victoria Station, not far from there, it's I believe 20 or 30
pence today.

Chris

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