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Did you know that David Niven claimed to have been born in Kirriemuir as he thought it sounded more romantic than London ? His spurious claim also extended to his date of birth, though unlike certain actresses he moved it earlier rather than later, to 1909 not as was correct 1910. His actual birthplace was Belgrave Mansions in Grosvenor Gardens, very up-market – one imagines the parties held there being rather different to the riotous ball celebrated as per the song in Kirriemuir.

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Charles Lyell
J M Barrie
John Ogilby

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Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts - Mick Jagger
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First Atomic Explosion - 1945, Stirling Moss is first Englishman to win the British Grand Prix - 1955, Helicopter Crashes off Scilly - 1983
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