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What Is A Mutton Shunter?

Trev
January 16, 2020February 28, 2022
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What on earth is a Mutton Shunter? It was the name given to policemen in Victorian times. Who knew? Certainly not me. Fascinating Reading I’ve… Read More »What Is A Mutton Shunter?

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What Is A Mutton Shunter?

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