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"I'm an 18-year-old guy who's lived in Wycombe all my life and I'm pretty happy with the place. In these blogs I hope to explore important (and not so important) issues including the history of the area. I hope you enjoy them."
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Creativity in road names
Posted on 7:52pm Thursday 4th February 2010
You don't need a paintbrush to be creative- just a theme and some road signs...
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The Tragedy of Wycombe Summit
Posted on 3:55pm Saturday 2nd January 2010
Wycombe's ski slope had a very sad ending, and it looks like it will remain that way for the foreseeable future...
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The National Trust in Bucks
Posted on 7:35pm Saturday 5th December 2009
Buckinghamshire is blessed with plenty of NT properties, each with a story to be discovered...
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Turn! Turn! Turn!
Posted on 3:13pm Saturday 7th November 2009
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
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Transport in Wycombe
Posted on 11:49pm Thursday 22nd October 2009
The history of Wycombe's transport isn't as boring as you might think- well I hope not!
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Oliver Newbery presents.... A Raving Rhapsody
Posted on 12:14am Saturday 17th October 2009
I love Buckinghamshire, which is why I hate seeing it treated so unfairly. Want to know how?
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The history of Wycombe, part I
Posted on 8:31pm Monday 12th October 2009
The town of High Wycombe wasn't just a dull manufacturing town- it was actually described as the 'most handsome town in the county' in a guide from 1800!
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The Saint comes to Chalfont
Posted on 4:44pm Wednesday 7th October 2009
Did you know that the relics of a saint will be on display in Chalfont St Peter? I didn't either.
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An Olympic Day
Posted on 6:46pm Friday 2nd October 2009
The 2016 Olympic Games Host City has just been anounced. But did you know that Buckinghamshire has several connections to the Games in 2012?
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