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‘Knopper gall’ is SO fun to say.

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Funny, a bit rude and slightly Germanic. Ticks a lot of boxes!

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Glad to hear you’re at the library in Dorking rather than the chalk pits!

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The chalk pits??

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I first became aware of “the chalk pits of Dorking” via Dr Who, which frequently used them as a filming location. Then I discovered the Victorian era alt history The Battle of Dorking in which British army units attempted to halt an invasion (by the French?) there. And I believe HG Wells used it as well for one of his battles against the Martians.

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May 25Liked by Paul Wood

I don't know if we have any of this magnificent species over here in the colonies!

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It’s a species that thrives throughout the UK and Ireland, so it should do well in many other place I’m sure

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