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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Iain Luke (Labour), on Wednesday, 17 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 39 members in total.

McGONAGALL CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

That this House notes that this year marks the centenary of the death of the poet and tragedian William Topaz McGonagall; notes that McGonagall's fame is associated with the great cities of Dundee and Edinburgh; further notes that he may well have been born in County Donegal thereby making him a truly international figure; welcomes the forthcoming celebrations to mark his centenary; and notes the continued popularity of his work throughout the world.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1649A1
after 'Edinburgh', insert 'further notes his important contribution to structural engineering in the Tay Bridge Disaster, by 'telling the world fearlessly without the least dismay, That your central girders would not have given way... had they been supported on each side with buttresses, At least many sensible men confesses...'.
1649A2
at end add: 'not least because of his wise words at the end of the Tay Bridge Disaster, ...'for the stranger we our houses do build', the less chance we have of being killed.',

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1649 
1649A1 
1649A2 
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Anniversaries Poetry McGonagall, William
Link
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