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unusual facts about John Thomson



1931 in Scotland

5 September - Celtic goalkeeper, John Thomson, dies in hospital after fracturing his skull in a collision with Rangers forward Sam English in the 'Old Firm' League derby at Ibrox Park.

Draw It!

Celebrities taking part in the first series include Anton du Beke, Nadia Sawalha, Jenny Eclair, Louie Spence, Myleene Klass, Brian Conley, Melanie Sykes, Terry Wogan, Tim Vine, Rosemary Shrager, Antony Cotton, Phil Tufnell, John Thomson, Stacey Solomon and Christopher Biggins.

Fist of Fun

Many other comedians who appeared in the series went on to fame themselves, including Kevin Eldon, Peter Baynham, Ronni Ancona, Alistair McGowan, Al Murray, John Thomson, Rebecca Front, Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins, Ben Moor and Sally Phillips.


see also

John Pinkerton

Pinkerton, along with John Thomson & Co. and John Cary, redefined cartography by exchanging the elaborate cartouches and fantastical beasts used in the 18th century for more accurate detail.

John Thomson of Duddingston

However, there is some evidence that it may predate John Thomson, and there is also a Scottish Gaelic version.

MV Languedoc

She was bound for the Clyde under the command of her Master, John Thomson, and carrying a cargo of 13,700 tons of fuel oil.