Setting Thames on fire
Posted by Ian Robey on July 28, 2006
Setting Thames on fire = The Thames was a carding machine used to dress cotton and it was activated by turning a handle. Someone who was lethatgic was said not to be likely to set the machine on fire because of friction. Likely explanation ?
- Setting Thames on fire Bob 28/July/06
- Setting Thames on fire Gary Martin 28/July/06