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January 22nd 09, 06:28 PM
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How widespread is usage of "Mind the Gap"?
In article , (Roland Perry) wrote: In message , at 01:26:12 on Thu, 22 Jan 2009, THC remarked: My wife wants to know whether "Mind the Gap" as used on London Underground is used on railways, metros outside London (I'm pretty certain that announcements are made on Platform 17 at Clapham Junction - the phrase is certainly picked out in white paint as you step off the train) but for the life of me I can't think of any examples of seeing it written or hearing it on PA systems elsewhere in the UK. I'd be grateful for any examples, o wise ones! I seem to recall reading that some Americanisms came over with Chicago financier Yerkes, who founded a London tube/bus empire at the beginning of the 20th century, after having to leave Chicago under a cloud, because of something to do with financing the Chicago El'. Wasn't there one of his minions, an ex and restored Brit' from New Jersey, who became Lord Stanley? Jeremy Parker |
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