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[edit] Typo

Hi I notice that under the chronology we have "1285 — Famous landmark, the London Stone, erected to mark western limit of the City of London's jurisdiction over the Thames". However the paragrah discussing this feature states the year as 1280. (A passer by)


[edit] London Stone

I have made a slight edit, changing a portion of the text pertaining to 'the London Stone' to emphasise that it is distinct from the 'actual' London Stone (located in Cannon Street in the City). I also removed the link (which was to the Cannon Street stone Wikipage) since I couldn't see any relevence or connection. Feel free to change it back however if I am incorrect 81.132.19.234 04:41, 21 November 2005 (UTC) Cheers, Fatbob

[edit] Jewish Rabbi

Does this article need the word 'Jewish' in front of the word 'Rabbi' (which surely should be capitalised? chrisboote 13:53, 3 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Oldest Pub

Where does the information that the Jolly Farmers is the third oldest pub in England come from? I've lived in or near Staines for 60 years and have NEVER heard this. Egham1 23:26, 4 January 2006 (UTC)

The Ostrich, in Harmonsdworth also claims to be the 3rd oldest pub. I've never heard that about the Jolly Farmer either chrisboote 12:53, 19 January 2006 (UTC)
Appears it was the Weatsheaf and Pigeon but appears to have been changed to the Jolly farmers on the 20th of December 05. I have reverted to original XadamX13:00 January 2006 (CET)
It still has to be verified that the Wheatsheaf and Pigeon is the 3rd oldest pub in England. The editors have also asked for a citation for this statement. British History Online references the Cock, Swan, Hart, and the George as being mentioned in 15th and 16th century but no mention of the Wheatsheaf. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=22225
I would vote that unless this is qualified by the 21st February, it is removed. Anyone second this? XadamX 12:50, 7 February 2006 (UTC)
I second that. Dpoulter 18:30, 10 Feb 2006
This has now been removed. 193.254.155.48 13:15, 21 February 2006 (UTC)

The Wheatsheaf and Pigeon (known locally as the "Wee and Pee") used to be my local. It is not the third, nor hundred and third, nor thousand and third oldest pub in the country. It may possibly be the ten thousand and third oldest pub. On a similar note, I have removed references to a putative Trabant owner's club meeting in town. Someone's having a laugh. I shall be keeping an eye on you.

58.10.64.227 10:29, 18 December 2006 (UTC) So who are you?

The Jolly Farmer (assuming I correcly understand which pub you mean - opposite The Swan?) is south of the Thames, and therefore in Egham Hythe anyway. Claval 16:44, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Famous residents

You see to have forgotten about the "prince of cricket" Ranjitsinhji who owned Jamnager House by the Thames in Staines.

Brian Connolly, lead singer of the group Sweet from the 1970's lived in Staines. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.20.206.92 (talk) 03:42, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Michel Le Gray / french resistance

The article Michel Le Gray is up for deletion, and the consensus so far is that it is a complete hoax. See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Michel Le Gray. This article (Staines) includes the following:

Staines was famed during World War II as the English base of the French war resistance.[1] The council offices have an extensive collection of artifacts once belonging to the resistance on semi permanent display. Of particular distinction in the display are the personal possessions of Michel Le Gray, a prominent member of the French resistance (of Polish descent) who returned to battle the Germans on the day they evacuated Paris, but was tragically shot by a farmer protecting his livestock, while travelling through the French countryside at night. A plaque honoring Michel Le Gray can also be found on Thames Side.

The references provided in the article do not seem to verify this at all. Can anyone verify any of it? There is also a picture in the article, supposedly of Le Gray, supposedly from the "Staines archives". heqs 06:27, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

Removed disputed/hoax sections and fake refs. heqs 08:57, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

Another example of this humourous hoaxers work can be found at search.com under Michel_Le_Gray —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.73.170.59 (talk) 13:02, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Reservoirs

Do the reservoirs to the north of the town not warrant a mention?

The reservoirs are technically in the parish of Stanwell despite the larger one being called Staines reservoir. But I agree, they are worthy of a mention. If I can decide which section to put them in, I might even type a few words myself. Robertf999

[edit] More Ali G

We need more Ali G references, maybe a whole section, especially one talking about the irony of him saying he is from the Westside of the Staines Ghetto.

And how West Staines Community center is going to be demolished for another heathrow runway...but "who cares...Satines is a ****hole..." --Dee4leeds 14:50, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

As the reason most people have heard of Staines is through Ali G, yes he deserves mention. But he's not real so not in the History section! MorganaFiolett 13:27, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

I think he deserves more of a mention - the choice of Staines was deliberate as it represents a typical suburban middle-class area with lots of wannabe Gangsta youths. --MartinUK 23:42, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] David Tennant?

David Tennant (the current Dr Who as of January 2007) is listed under famous residents. I'm not aware he has any connection with the town. Can anyone provide a citation for this listing? Robertf999 —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 172.188.103.123 (talk) 23:19, 6 January 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Pontes

Should not it be Ad Pontes 'At the Bridges', referring to bridges over the Thames and the Colne. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.73.170.59 (talk) 13:52, 25 September 2007 (UTC)