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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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The number dialled in Britain by anyone requiring police, ambulance, fire or rescue services in an emergency. It was introduced in 1937 and the number was chosen as being the easiest to find in the dark (on the old circular dialling system nine was the bottom circle, closest to the finger stop).
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