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Ep 160 - How to buy London Bridge

Ep 160 - How to buy London Bridge

Released Wednesday, 21st February 2024
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Ep 160 - How to buy London Bridge

Ep 160 - How to buy London Bridge

Ep 160 - How to buy London Bridge

Ep 160 - How to buy London Bridge

Wednesday, 21st February 2024
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Londoners will tell you that London Bridge was once sold to a man who thought he was buying Tower Bridge. That man was Robert Paxton McCulloch, who in 1964 bought London Bridge and had it shipped to Arizona. But did he really think he was buying Tower Bridge, or is that just a fantastical myth spun for a bit of a laugh? This week we delve into the story of how one of London's most famous landmarks ended up across the sea in the United States, what record it set when it went there, and why - WHY - was it even sold in the first place?Find out this week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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