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    A sign used to be alongside the M4 in Newport declaring "Newport - the home of the mole." Why?

    Question #45056. Asked by MaggieG 5. (Mar 08 04 2:22 PM)


    Baloo55th

    Shouldn't that have a capital M? The home of the famous Mole Wrench, even. Brilliant gadget. Can't find mine... Are they still made there, or is it China now?

    Mar 08 04, 2:39 PM
    EbonyUK

    This maybe what you are lkooking for. Newport is where the "Mole" Wrench "Grips" was invented. After trawling the net it is the only answer i can logically find. try the following link.
    http://www.perry60.freeserve.co.uk/npthis.htm

    Mar 08 04, 2:48 PM
    mochyn

    I didn't steal it Maggie

    Mar 08 04, 5:13 PM
    MaggieG 5

    YAY! to Baloo! And Mole always used to have a seasonal or topical message for the motorist just before the tunnels but, alas, he is no more. I think the powers that be thought he was just too much of a distraction. He's gone to the great fortress in the sky...and I didn't suspect you for a minute, mochyn!

    Mar 08 04, 5:38 PM


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