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Sir Nigel Gresley, 6th Baronet (c. 1727 - 7 April 1787) was an English land-owner, mine-owner and the builder of Sir Nigel Gresley's Canal, from Apedale to Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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I did not realise there were 2 Sir Nigel Gresleys.
The one I was after was the designer of many famous steam locomotives including "Flying Scotsman and the holder of the world speed record for steam powered locomotives"Mallard" clocked at 126 MPH.
Both of these beauties are in the National Rail Museum, York UK.
Well worth a look
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The one I was after was the designer of many famous steam locomotives including "Flying Scotsman and the holder of the world speed record for steam powered locomotives"Mallard" clocked at 126 MPH.
Both of these beauties are in the National Rail Museum, York UK.
Well worth a look
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Waht is a Stephenson gauge?
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Halabja chemical attack.The five-hour attack began in the evening of March 16, 1988, following a series of indiscriminate conventional (rocket and napalm) attacks. Iraqi MiG and Mirage aircraft began dropping chemical bombs on Halabja's residential areas, far from the besieged Iraqi army base on the outskirts of the town
Americans?
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deepblue, do you have a question for us?
Highest Price Ever Paid for a U.S. Coin $7.59 Million!
- December 8, 2009
The world's first $7.59 million coin.
The spectacular and controversial 1933 Double Eagle last fell under the hammer on July 30, 2002 in New York City, obliterating the previous auction record of $4.14 million for a U.S. coin. The new standard? A remarkable $7.59 million! As of December 2009, this remains the highest price ever paid for a U.S. coin.
The famed coin was the lone item in a special auction conducted by Sotheby's and Stack's. The sale was a special arrangement that provides for the U.S. government to keep 50% of the proceeds while the balance goes to rare coin dealer Steve Fenton from London, Englad. The coin has been the subject of numerous legal battles over the years regarding its legality as a numismatic item for private ownership.
A packed audience of nearly 500 coin enthusiasts, reporters, cameramen and onlookers jammed the 7th floor of the Sotheby's building for the single-coin auction. Bidding started at $2.5 million and proceeded briskly in $100,000 increments. The winning bidder at $7.59 million was an anonymous phone bidder.
Fast and furious bidding led to the Double Eagle's final hammer price of $7.59 million.
- December 8, 2009
The world's first $7.59 million coin.
The spectacular and controversial 1933 Double Eagle last fell under the hammer on July 30, 2002 in New York City, obliterating the previous auction record of $4.14 million for a U.S. coin. The new standard? A remarkable $7.59 million! As of December 2009, this remains the highest price ever paid for a U.S. coin.
The famed coin was the lone item in a special auction conducted by Sotheby's and Stack's. The sale was a special arrangement that provides for the U.S. government to keep 50% of the proceeds while the balance goes to rare coin dealer Steve Fenton from London, Englad. The coin has been the subject of numerous legal battles over the years regarding its legality as a numismatic item for private ownership.
A packed audience of nearly 500 coin enthusiasts, reporters, cameramen and onlookers jammed the 7th floor of the Sotheby's building for the single-coin auction. Bidding started at $2.5 million and proceeded briskly in $100,000 increments. The winning bidder at $7.59 million was an anonymous phone bidder.
Fast and furious bidding led to the Double Eagle's final hammer price of $7.59 million.
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One historically significant coin, believed by many to be the first silver dollar struck by the United States Mint in 1794, sold for $10 million.
Is this part of the double eagle buyback conspiracy? can't find a ref anywhere.
Is this part of the double eagle buyback conspiracy? can't find a ref anywhere.
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What is John Burgoyne noted for in American history?
Burgoyne is best known for his role in the American Revolutionary War He designed an invasion scheme and was appointed to command a force moving south from Canada to split away New England and end the rebellion. Burgoyne advanced from Canada but his slow movement allowed the Americans to concentrate their forces. Instead of coming to his aid according to the overall plan, the British Army in New York City moved south to capture Philadelphia. Surrounded, Burgoyne fought two small battles near Saratoga to break out. Trapped by superior American forces, with no relief in sight, Burgoyne surrendered his entire army of 6200 men on October 17, 1777. His surrender, says historian Edmund Morgan, "was a great turning point of the war, because it won for Americans the foreign assistance which was the last element needed for victory.[1] He and his officers returned to England; the enlisted men became prisoners of war. Burgoyne came under sharp criticism when he returned to London, and never held another active command.
Burgoyne was also an accomplished playwright known for his works such as The Maid of the Oaks and The Heiress, but his plays never reached the fame of his military career. He served as a member of the House of Commons of Parliament for a number of years, sitting for the seats of Midhurst and Preston. He is often referred to as Gentleman Johnny.
Burgoyne was also an accomplished playwright known for his works such as The Maid of the Oaks and The Heiress, but his plays never reached the fame of his military career. He served as a member of the House of Commons of Parliament for a number of years, sitting for the seats of Midhurst and Preston. He is often referred to as Gentleman Johnny.
