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9 thoughts on “ Old Bill ”

1. Old Bill became the nickname for the Met police following the Great War after the fashion for wearing moustaches that looked very like the soldier cartoon character Old Bill, by George.

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2. Examples of 'Old Bill' in a sentenceOld Bill. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content. Read more. You can speak to them, make them open up like they won't to the Old Bill. The Old Bill .

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3. Universal fame followed when the magazine 'Bystander' published a weekly series of his cartoons featuring his most famous character, " Old Bill ", a seasoned Tommy with a walrus moustache, balaclava and a sarcastic wit, and his pals Bert and Alf. "He is currently in custody.".

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4. Bill's about!" was in use in Covent Garden in , and "Old Bill" was used in Maidstone in It is probably much older than these personal recollections. It is now commonly used as a slang phrase referring to the police, certainly made more familiar to the.

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5. Old Bill and Son () cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

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6. Mar 01,  · Old Bill and Son. World War I veteran Bill is inspired to re-enlist in , and ends up serving with his son/10(7).

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7. "Old Bill" and Bairnsfather himself continued in popularity between the World Wars. Many police officers of the time had similar facial hair, and that may have led to British police being referred to as The Old Bill. "The Bill" was a British t.v. series which incorrectly shortened the original commonly-used phrase.

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8. Led by Mr. and Mrs. Old Bill, who donate $, annually, Co-Challengers give at levels of $25,, $35,, $50,, $75,, $,, $, and $, Co-Challengers’ generosity inspires increased community giving and is key to Old Bill’s success.

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9. What is Old Bill's? One of the most innovative fundraisers in the nation, Old Bill’s Fun Run is also one of the most successful. In , the event raised $14,, from 4, donors. Old Bill’s has brought an astounding $ million philanthropic dollars to our community.

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