Western Electric

Great ad! Do you think that the story was based on actual events?

Thanks, Nicolas!

I'm not sure it's a true story. I did some looking, but can't really find the answer.

Rugby ... well that is where I lived for a number of years ...
must try to read the writing, its a bit small I might google and
see what happens ... would be interested to know more ;-) o0o

PS: ah ... not "Rugby" in Warwickshire in the UK ;-) I just looked
at the larger size and was able to read ..... ;-)

Thanks, Bev.

(May I ask you what may be a naive question. One of our 'sister cities' hereabouts is Bewdley. Do you know the area?)

Bewdley yes indeed ... it is in Worcestershire ;-) and of course Rugby is in Warwickshire
and forms part of the West Midlands ;-)

a link wiki
The main part of Bewdley town is situated on the western bank of the River Severn, including the main street — Load Street — whose name derives from lode, an old word for ferry. Load Street is notable for its width: this is because it once also served as the town's market place. Most of Bewdley's shops and amenities are situated along Load Street, at the top of which lies St Anne's Church, built between 1745 and 1748 by Doctor Thomas Woodward of Chipping Campden.

Beyond the church, High Street leads off to the south towards Stourport along the B4194, a road known locally as "the switchback" because of its many undulations. Unlike in many English towns, High Street is so called not because of its importance, but because of its geographical position 'high' above the river. A high, sandy slope locally known as 'Bewdley Beach', on the northern side, is a public space with a 180° panorama. Bewdley has several pubs (some of which are inns), cafés, houses, and restaurants along its facing riversides.

On the other side of the church, Welch Gate (so called because it once contained a tollgate on the road towards Wales) climbs steeply up to the west, while a continuation of the B4194 leads northwest towards the Wyre Forest. To the northeast of the town is the wooded hilltop of Wassel Wood in Trimpley, the southern terminus of Shatterford Hill.

Thanks so much, Bev.

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come on smiley ;-)

I am not sure I have any shaped grumpiness. Maybe I am totally a free-form grump. :)

you are a gem ;-)