Discussion » blah blah blah - FACT!

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Posted by Sul, around September 2008:
 
During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Lord of the manor at Swanscombe, Sir Anthony Weldon, was the most powerful politician in the county. In 1647 he banned Christmas in Kent - FACT!
Posted by WarHead, around September 2008:
 
What a twat.
Posted by che, around September 2008:
 
Yeah but Sul, if that ban had lasted til today, you wouldn't have to live with your families tasteful Christmas lights
Posted by Sul, around September 2008:
 
oh god. It'll be that time again soon won't it? :(
Posted by Saltation, around September 2008:
 
1647?