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REGARDING Alan Calvert's piece, ("Big Fred could become a big attraction in the town" Monday, May 5), about Fred Dibnah's statue: "The trick now, surely, is to build on the interest the statue is likely to provoke". But will it be the right sort of interest?
The front panel on the plinth refers to Robert Gorton's university. Unless Manchester has acquired a third university (quite possible in today's ever expanding world of British universities) the plaque should be replaced pronto with one which reads Robert Gordon's University".
As I expect there is no kind of warranty on the plaque, the sloppy so-called proof-reader pays for the new plaque himself/herself, and promises to take more care in future over the details of their work. And, I'm not blaming the plaque maker, whoever sent in the message and/or approved the final layout is also involved.
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I also loved the piece about Bernard Wrigleys song, "Classic play, classic song", I went twice to Spring and Port Wine, thoroughly enjoyed it, and was really sorry that the words of the song weren't printed.
I'd never heard the song before, and it was largely obscured by the noise and chatter of patrons leaving the theatre. Where can I find the words, or, better still, a recording of the song?
Thank you for your excellent page - always something to provoke a smile or more thought. If anyone does take you up on the "Pride of Bolton" idea, I hope there will be a corner for the very enterprising 19th century enthusiasts of Walt Whitman's poetry - the so-called "Eagle Street College".
This is a fascinating tale, and I believe Angela Kelly will be writing about the weekend of Whitman celebrations at the end of May. A small exhibition at the Art Gallery is already in place.
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