Who is John Rideal?

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  1. Dys

    Dyson Well-Known Member

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    And why does he have a big ol' building named after him in Town?
     
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    john coucom Well-Known Member

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    Think he was a Barnsley soldier in WW1
     
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    Mayor of tarn, early 1900s.
     
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    Was also a solicitor, Rideals was the biggest practice in Tarn for many years
     
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    Tom Riddle's cousin. Family named changed to disassociate themselves from dark magic.
     
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    He founded Wildcats
     
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    He was superseded by Henry Walker ( my mates Grandfather ) who was also a solicitor namely Bury and Walkers
     
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    The rugby league team or the dancing establishment?
     
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    Brother of Jimmy Riddle, honoured by the Peel Street Bogs
     
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    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
     
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    I'm sorry, I don't know anything about Rugby
     
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    He was a Director of BFC at one time.
     
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    Did he invent the alternative to crossply tyres :p
     
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    Always assumed he claimed a load of benefits. So much so that they named the building after him.
     
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    I thought Rideal was his middle name.
     
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  18. Jay

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    Surname house?
     
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    Correct!! LOL
     
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    His brother was the crap one in wham
     
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