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Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch
Ceiriog Started conversation Jul 23, 2000
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It is believed that the name Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch was invented [in the 19th century] by a cobbler from Menai Bridge, little did he know that he had implemented one of the most successful tourist marketing plans of all time!
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from the village's homepage (you guessed it):
http://llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.co.uk
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Gnostic Jesus Posted Oct 31, 2000
Which part means Mary?
(Ah, the shame of a fellow of Welsh descent who doesn't know his ancestral language...)
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Ceiriog Posted Dec 9, 2000
> Which part means Mary?
"Mair" (mutates to "fair" after "Llan" - it's a long story). Sorry for the late answer, I hardly ever call by here.
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