Brinsley
Brinsley is a village in Nottinghamshire, England. The church of St James was built in 1837-38 from Mansfield stone, the chancel being added in 1877. The village is split into two sections, Old Brinsley which is within Broxtowe and New Brinsley which is in Ashfield.
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And heres to the housewife thats thrifty.
Let the toast pass,
Drink to the lass,
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—Richard Brinsley Sheridan (17511816)
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—Richard Brinsley Sheridan (17511816)
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—Richard Brinsley Sheridan (17511816)