How the nickname Swansea Jack began.

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Although “Swansea Jack" is a term often given to the residents of Swansea, it is believed by many, that the nickname is taken from a brave black Labrador Retriever of the same name.
Jack the dog was often found playing around Swansea Dock in the early 1930’s. The dangerous water attracted local children, who at times found themselves in the danger of drowning. Brave Jack, on seeing a child in danger would jump
into the murky waters and drag them to safety. With an estimated 27 rescues to his credit, Jack is thought of as a local hero.A place of remembrance is erected on the Swansea prom.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7566873.stm
 
whisper said:
glad u conceeded the fact mate :) hahahha

Emma xx


lol told twice in one day....:p
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say it long...say it loud...I'm Welsh and I'm proud......blimey! nearly fell off my soap box :) lol
 
whisper said:
say it long...say it loud...I'm Welsh and I'm proud......blimey! nearly fell off my soap box :) lol


Mind out...before somebody will slap a health and safety law on standing on soap boxes....lol
 
How come on a recent job application i could put Welsh, Irish or Scottish, but not English?
I'm proud to be English and born in London with a bit of Scottish from my Gran's side of the family.
 
Definitely, John (Hubby) Is Scouse first, English second, and Brittish third. And, as well as the Union Jack he also has the English flag around somewhere too.
 
If your English your British.

If your Scottish your British.

If your Welsh your British.

If your Irish your British.

But this thread is about a DOG named Jack Whoof Whoof!
 
feckit said:
How come on a recent job application i could put Welsh, Irish or Scottish, but not English?
I'm proud to be English and born in London with a bit of Scottish from my Gran's side of the family.


While on the subject of job applications..I just confuse the feck out of people by ticking the box that says African..After all I was born there wasn't I..?I've done it a few times and got a few strange looks and comments when I have turned up for the interview...:p
 
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