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History

Nineties notch up some far-reaching changes

Posted on June 15, 2021 (Updated December 23, 2021) in Announcements, History by John Ruler

“Every member has his, or her, own idea of whom kick-started the Guild’s ‘modern era'”…

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Fresh ideas find a place on the menu

Posted on December 30, 2020 (Updated January 21, 2021) in History by John Ruler

The BGTW in the 1980s…

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Jumbo changes greet the Guild

Posted on October 30, 2020 (Updated January 20, 2021) in History by John Ruler

The BGTW in the 1970s…

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Majestic characters and the birth of the Guild

Posted on September 23, 2020 (Updated January 21, 2021) in History by John Ruler

The BGTW in the 1960s…

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