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Crosby, town (1991 pop. 54,116), Sefton metropolitan district, NW England, on Liverpool Bay. Formed in 1937 from the urban districts of Great Crosby and Waterloo-with-Seaforth, Crosby is primarily residential. The town's history dates back more than 1,000 years. The Merchant Taylor's School for boys was founded in 1620. Crosby1 Bing, real name Harry Lillis Crosby. 1904--77, US singer and film actor; famous for his style of crooning: best known for the song "White Christmas" from the film Holiday Inn (1942) Crosby2 a town in NW England, in Sefton unitary authority, Merseyside. Pop.: 51 789 (2001) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As I turn over the pages, I see my notes upon the repulsive story of the red leech and the terrible death of Crosby, the banker. |
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