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hi John,
Hi John, i am trying to find some written proof about the Whistle Brook being pronounced "Wizzle", this is in the stub relating to the River Ouzel. i knew a old man (Dennis Bodsworth) at work in the 1980's, who lived near to it in Ivinghoe and that was how he said it was pronounced. there is also a Thistle Brook (which becomes the River Thame), about 2 miles N/W of here, i will try and contact some locals as it would be interesting to find out if it is pronounce "thizzle"?

incidentally and coincidentally, The Ouzel Brook as it flows Through Bidwell Farm (I worked here on a temporary job about 1984) at Houghton regis is known as Washbrook and i have just noticed in the Ford end mill website that whistle brook has a section by the old watermill is also known as Washbrook! i do wonder if this refers to a more celtic name at both places originally? though there is mention of a sheepwash here in the tailrace of the mill. http://www.fordendwatermill.co.uk

kind regards, chris (Christopher spence (talk) 15:10, 13 September 2009 (UTC)).

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You're right. I've changed it now. – Cliftonian the orangey bit 15:11, 30 September 2009 (UTC)