Who stole the tin church in Doxey?

John Marwood

John Marwood

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I maybe out the country more than I should and I am getting on a bit but I have only just noticed someone has stolen the tin gospel church in the middle of Doxey

Is this a recent thing or have I finally lost the plot?
 
Gramaisc

Gramaisc

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My agent in Doxey says that it was dismantled last week, but he has, so far, no further information. Enquiries are on-going.
 
Wookie

Wookie

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I don't think I've never been not confused by a double negative.
I've wondered for years: Does "No, I did not" mean you did? (TOTH @ Richmal Crompton.)
 
Lucy

Lucy

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No, because the comma shows the no is a statement. I didn't do nothing (sic) is, however, a double negative.
 
db

db

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Wookie said:
I've wondered for years: Does "No, I did not" mean you did? (TOTH @ Richmal Crompton.)
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Lucy said:
No, because the comma shows the no is a statement.
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innit, there's not even any ambiguity there, the meaning is obvious :?:
 
basil

basil

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If 'Doxey' is derived from 'doxology' then the original question would be somewhat ambiguous.........
 
age'd parent

age'd parent

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I thought it was established that doxey is derived from the fact that it was a place where doxies (lady's of the night ) plied there trade? a version of the 60's "grapes corner"
 
Moley

Moley

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age'd parent said:
I thought it was established that doxey is derived from the fact that it was a place where doxies (lady's of the night ) plied there trade? a version of the 60's "grapes corner"
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Ye olde english - it's actually doxy for such ladies. Perhaps if there wasn't such ignorance people would know that it means Duck Island - as it is a marsh, do your sums.
 
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