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The Reverend William Archibald Spooner was born in London on July 22, 1844. He was an albino and suffered defective eyesight, and it is thought that this caused some of his verbal confusions which were later dubbed "spoonerisms". These included "it is kisstomary to cuss the bride".

Spooner, who died on August 29, 1930, was an Anglican priest and scholar. He studied at New College, Oxford, before lecturing there for 60 years, in history, philosophy and divinity.

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He criticised students who 'hissed his mystery lectures' and said they should leave 'by the town drain', referring to the down train (the train to London).

Those are great! Thanks for sharing!

You are welcome Ian and Brenda, thrilled that you enjoyed the post! Thanks for the insight Ian!

Two that come to mind from memory...

'I was sewn to this sheet' ('I was shown to this seat') and 'You'll be leaving Oxford by the town drain' ('down train' ...to a student of his).

Adriano wrote: "Two that come to mind from memory...

'I was sewn to this sheet' ('I was shown to this seat') and 'You'll be leaving Oxford by the town drain' ('down train' ...to a student of his)."

The man from Yorkshire was wearing a cat flap (flat cap).

I love that this all happened by chance, and he didn't plan them. That's awesome!