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Letter: In Brief

John Smurthwaite
Wednesday 19 August 1998 23:02 BST
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Sir: In view of current concerns about the possible dire effects of the year 2000, it seems highly appropriate that, according to Bacon's 1888 map of London, the site of the Millennium Dome rejoices in the name of Bugsby's Marshes. This historic name should be readopted forthwith.

JOHN SMURTHWAITE

Leeds

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