Jona26
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Sorry - not that.
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John Griffiths
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Tesco is TES from T E Stockwell and CO from the founder, Jack Cohen. Not sure about the validity of TE Stockwell & Co - don't recall it from any histories of the company. That might be my memory at fault, or it could be a company name made up to give bit of historical atmosphere to their cashew nuts.
Jona26
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Not biblical in any way.
Jona26
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Not that either.
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1414 would be just into the reign of King Henry the Fifth yes, so maybe something to do with that.
Introduction of banknotes in England as well as gold, silver and copper coinage, perhaps?
Introduction of banknotes in England as well as gold, silver and copper coinage, perhaps?
Jona26
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It was indeed during the reign of Henry V that the relevant Act of Parliament that introduced this was passed.
However, it was not money related.
LSWR Cavalier
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Royal Tournament, Edinburgh Military Tattoo?
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John Griffiths
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Was it three lions as the English royal arms?
Jona26
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No tattoos involved.
Jona26
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And not the three lions either.
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Tesco takes the TES from TE Stockwell and the CO from Jack Cohen (who was also used for the Jack’s brand more recently)
[edit] just realised someone else answered this earlier, sorry
1414 - I think I know this thanks to a quiz I did a few weeks ago. Is it the first use of a passport?
Jona26
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I'm afraid it wasn't that either.
py_megapixel
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The modern "Stockwell & Co" brand is simply a rebranding of the "pantry essentials (sic - from Tesco's website)" sold under the brand Tesco Value and later Tesco Everyday Value. There are equivalents for things other than "pantry essentials" as well: The Growers' Harvest for fresh produce, Ms Mollys for confectionery and baking products, Springforce for bathroom products and household cleaning supplies, The Hearty Food Co for ready meals and pre-prepared ingredients, and several more, all of which are listed at https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/zone/exclusively-at-tesco
Sainsbury's have started to do the same thing - for example, their cheapest own-brand chocolate used to be sold as "Sainsbury's Basics" but is now "Lovetts Family Favourites".
Of course, making up brands for specific product categories is nothing new to the industry - it's a practice taken from the German discounters (Aldi, Lidl, Netto)
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Jona26
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It was indeed!
According to the ever reliable Mr W Pedia Ihe earliest reference to these documents is found in the Safe Conducts Act 1414.
They were still individually signed by the monarch until 1685 and the first photo appeared in 1914.
The "colourful" history refers to the changes changes in the cover colour since the booklet type was introduced in 1921.
@SteveM70 - the world is your oyster!
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Keeping with a vaguely travel related theme - when Michael Palin did his around the world in 80 days, where did he land back in the UK?
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I believe it was Felixstowe, from a Maersk container ship from New York (via Le Havre).
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Felixstowe?
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Definitely Felixstowe. Day 79.
12th December 1988. From where Mr. Palin gets a wheezing DMU to Ipswich, and thence another train onwards to Liverpool Street.
P.S. Was that the same day as the Clapham rail disaster?
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It was indeed Felixstowe. @perryman was first, so the inflatable globe is yours
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Piped aboard and ready to cast anchor. Actually, I think he left from New Jersey. A ground breaking series, and added to my already in-built urge to travel, although being in the business travel industry at the time, I was as interested in the planning and organisation. However, sailing on...
What was entirely funded by approximately 9,000 members of the American Bar Association in 1957?
What was entirely funded by approximately 9,000 members of the American Bar Association in 1957?
LSWR Cavalier
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A petition against the death penalty? Is that a federal or state matter?
No idea really, perhaps I should ask my attorney
No idea really, perhaps I should ask my attorney
perryman
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No and neither.
The physical item concerned is not in the United States of America.
Jona26
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That will be the Kennedy memorial at Runnymede.
I always thought it an odd place to site a memorial paid for by amaerican lawyers.
EDIT - no it isnt Kennedy was still alive then! Sure something funded by the American Bar Association is at Runnymede. Unless it's the USAAF memeorial there?
I always thought it an odd place to site a memorial paid for by amaerican lawyers.
EDIT - no it isnt Kennedy was still alive then! Sure something funded by the American Bar Association is at Runnymede. Unless it's the USAAF memeorial there?
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Right location, wrong memorial.
Jona26
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As per my edited post - USAAF memorial
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No, it's not an American thing.
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In that case the only other thing I can think of at Runnymede would be the Magna Carta.