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St Johns Wood or St John's Wood?
"John B" wrote in message
oups.com... wrote: Mark Brader wrote: Although, the anomalies on the Underground are curious! Have a look at the following, PLACE / Station name anomalies: EARLS COURT / Earl's Court COLLIER'S WOOD / Colliers Wood ST. JOHN'S WOOD / St. Johns Wood In the foregoing, all except Earl's Court, the Underground station has omitted a necessary apostrophe. Just out of interest, where did you get the capitalised place names from? Merton Council spells Colliers Wood without an apostrophe. And Westminster Council spells St John's Wood both ways (as does LUL). The local football team, Colliers Wood United is spelt everywhere without an apostrophe. -- Richard |
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St Johns Wood or St John's Wood?
On Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:33:46 +0100, "Richard Rundle"
wrote: "John B" wrote in message roups.com... wrote: Mark Brader wrote: Although, the anomalies on the Underground are curious! Have a look at the following, PLACE / Station name anomalies: EARLS COURT / Earl's Court COLLIER'S WOOD / Colliers Wood ST. JOHN'S WOOD / St. Johns Wood In the foregoing, all except Earl's Court, the Underground station has omitted a necessary apostrophe. Just out of interest, where did you get the capitalised place names from? Merton Council spells Colliers Wood without an apostrophe. And Westminster Council spells St John's Wood both ways (as does LUL). The local football team, Colliers Wood United is spelt everywhere without an apostrophe. Speaking of football teams, reminds me of the bizareness with Borehamwood (or is it Boreham Wood?) -- James Farrar . @gmail.com |
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St Johns Wood or St John's Wood?
Richard Rundle wrote:
"John B" wrote in message oups.com... wrote: Mark Brader wrote: Although, the anomalies on the Underground are curious! Have a look at the following, PLACE / Station name anomalies: EARLS COURT / Earl's Court COLLIER'S WOOD / Colliers Wood ST. JOHN'S WOOD / St. Johns Wood In the foregoing, all except Earl's Court, the Underground station has omitted a necessary apostrophe. Just out of interest, where did you get the capitalised place names from? Merton Council spells Colliers Wood without an apostrophe. And Westminster Council spells St John's Wood both ways (as does LUL). The local football team, Colliers Wood United is spelt everywhere without an apostrophe. Maybe the fans haven't really got the hang of apostrophes... See also: Queens Park Rangers. -- Dave Arquati Imperial College, SW7 www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London |
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