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'''Town Hole''' was a building in [[Michel Delving]] where the [[Mayor of Michel Delving|mayor]] resided. | '''Town Hole''' was a building in [[Michel Delving]] where the [[Mayor of Michel Delving|mayor]] resided. | ||
Some | Some time between {{TA|3013}} and {{TA|3018|n}} the building collapsed. Mayor [[Will Whitfoot]] emerged safe and sound from the ruins covered in white dust, and thus earned the affectionate nickname "Flourdumpling".<ref>{{FR|I9}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name must be a pun on [[Wikipedia:Town Hall|Town Hall]], and also suggests that it was a [[Hobbit-hole]]. | The name must be a pun on [[Wikipedia:Town Hall|Town Hall]], and also suggests that it was a [[Hobbit-hole]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:32, 12 December 2014
Town Hole was a building in Michel Delving where the mayor resided.
Some time between T.A. 3013 and 3018 the building collapsed. Mayor Will Whitfoot emerged safe and sound from the ruins covered in white dust, and thus earned the affectionate nickname "Flourdumpling".[1]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name must be a pun on Town Hall, and also suggests that it was a Hobbit-hole.
