Email from Mr Atkinson who used the MS in 1957

Hello to Atkinson2256 from Stoke-on-Trent who emailed the Malt Shovel to say that he used the MS in 1957 when he did his National Service at Broadbridge Heath with the bomb disposal unit that had its HQ there. He also used the Shelley Arms. As a stranger to these parts he was impressed with the friendliess of the natives. Golly - that's 50 years ago.

A good reason why you should not swallow your chewing gum

(Thanks to Mike Cross for this contribution)

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