FabSwingers.com forum: Who's face for new £20 note?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The public will get to decide on who's face will appear on the new £20. It has to be a nomination from the world of art and design. Plus they must be no longer with us.

The banknote currently features the economist Adam Smith - is it bad I have no idea who he is!

I think Turner must have a good chance.

I was watching about it on the Wright Stuff and someone suggested Beyoncé which would please many men I am sure! She doesn't meet the criteria unfortunately.

So who would you like to see, let's broaden it to anyone living or dead from any genre. Someone who you think deserves that accolade I guess?

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Woman's Hour discussed it too.

I'm not sure who I would nominate now.

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

"I think Turner must have a good chance. "

Anthea Turner?

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By *eforfuncplCouple
over a year ago

Morecambe

Homer Simpson

Every time you get one out it says DUHHHHH ! Lol

Xxx

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By *ench and StripeCouple
over a year ago

Stenalees

Beatrix Potter her art for the peter rabbit books is stunning and as she was also an ameatur scientist then might influence better equality in science.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think Turner must have a good chance.

Anthea Turner?

I hope not Howard !

Lowry has a strong chance too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Beatrix Potter her art for the peter rabbit books is stunning and as she was also an ameatur scientist then might influence better equality in science."

Good choice and you are right. I think more girls are studying sciences than used to, so it may become more equal one day.

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

Alan Turing...

Controversial to say the least!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Beatrix Potter her art for the peter rabbit books is stunning and as she was also an ameatur scientist then might influence better equality in science."

The last person who suggested a woman be on a bank note got death and rape threats via Twitter.

Are we as a nation ready for another female on our currency ?

It's a touchy subject for some.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Frankie Howard.

Moms cannot be the obvious and have already submitted mine to the bank.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Should have written Noms there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Beatrix Potter her art for the peter rabbit books is stunning and as she was also an ameatur scientist then might influence better equality in science."

Yes plus her interest in conservation of the countryside

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Beatrix Potter her art for the peter rabbit books is stunning and as she was also an ameatur scientist then might influence better equality in science.

The last person who suggested a woman be on a bank note got death and rape threats via Twitter.

Are we as a nation ready for another female on our currency ?

It's a touchy subject for some.

we ended up wuth Jane Austen on the £10 note I believe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Should have written Noms there"

Titter ye not.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Beatrix Potter her art for the peter rabbit books is stunning and as she was also an ameatur scientist then might influence better equality in science.

The last person who suggested a woman be on a bank note got death and rape threats via Twitter.

Are we as a nation ready for another female on our currency ?

It's a touchy subject for some.

we ended up wuth Jane Austen on the £10 note I believe."

We did.

I was trying to point out the lunacy of the rape threats.

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By *bfoxxxMan
over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

"I think Turner must have a good chance.

Anthea Turner?

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Batman. It should definitely be Batman!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Percy Shaw.

His contribution can be seen all over the UK, and indeed the world.

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

How about UNLOS. They are no longer with us.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Jim's mum.

Other than that, I'm not sure. I'm not very knowledgeable about the world of art. I like David Shepherd's aircraft pictures, though. I'm not sure if I'm inheriting a couple or if my brother has a post it on the back of them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Robert Watson-Watt, not sure if he'd come under design or not? Invented radar, and given its the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain its appropriate, we'd have been in massive trouble without it.

Could also have Colin Chapman from Lotus, designed some very beautiful and revolutionary cars.

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By *.nottsbloke..Man
over a year ago

the vale

how about Jim slip?

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"How about UNLOS. They are no longer with us. "

Sounds about right. £20 notes never seem to stay with me for long.

How about a black silhouette?

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Banksy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put all the bankers on them to remind you who actually runs the country

Although i fear mark carney might not like the idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they're only looking for visual artists there aren't many to chose from... Turner, Constable, Samuel Palmer, Damien Hirst, Tracy Emin lol

I'd say probably the greatest is either Turner or William Blake (even though I can't really stomach Blake's work). There is also Richard Hamilton, who some feel invented Pop art, and sculptors such as Henry Moore and Anthony Caro. Personally I would have preferred it if they'd been open to musicians... then I would've liked to have seen Johnny Rotten on it in full punk mode... not that I'm a punk or anything... it would've just been amusing

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By *oe bloggs69Man
over a year ago

fife

Frank wittell

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"How about UNLOS. They are no longer with us. "

Isn't he a fist like creature though ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Beatrix Potter her art for the peter rabbit books is stunning and as she was also an ameatur scientist then might influence better equality in science.

The last person who suggested a woman be on a bank note got death and rape threats via Twitter.

Are we as a nation ready for another female on our currency ?

It's a touchy subject for some.

we ended up wuth Jane Austen on the £10 note I believe.

We did.

I was trying to point out the lunacy of the rape threats. "

I agree some people take social media to the extreme !

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Tim Berners Lee

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

morrissey!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

TinaTitz.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fred Dibnah. He did actually do some mechanical sculptures.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Robert Watson-Watt, not sure if he'd come under design or not? Invented radar, and given its the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain its appropriate, we'd have been in massive trouble without it.

Could also have Colin Chapman from Lotus, designed some very beautiful and revolutionary cars."

Good nominations !

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By *oe bloggs69Man
over a year ago

fife

"morrissey!!!!"
don't think he's broon breed but wish he was

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By *oe bloggs69Man
over a year ago

fife

Could also have Colin Chapman from Lotus, designed some very beautiful and revolutionary cars.

Good nominations !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Alan Turing...

Controversial to say the least! "

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By *ourbonKissMan
over a year ago

a land up north..... of leicester

I voted for sir Alfred Hitchcock

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By *ourbonKissMan
over a year ago

a land up north..... of leicester

"Alan Turing...

Controversial to say the least! "

he doesn't qualify for this particular contest, the person must be an artist

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whats a twenty pound note I have heard of them not seen one

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Whats a twenty pound note I have heard of them not seen one

I think you see them in London where the streets are paved with gold....

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

Winston Churchill.

he used to paint quite alot as well as be prime minister, saw some of his art in Madeira once.

google it, he was a fair artist

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By *ourbonKissMan
over a year ago

a land up north..... of leicester

"Winston Churchill.

he used to paint quite alot as well as be prime minister, saw some of his art in Madeira once.

google it, he was a fair artist "

I think he's already had his mug shot on a note hasn't he?

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

"Winston Churchill.

he used to paint quite alot as well as be prime minister, saw some of his art in Madeira once.

google it, he was a fair artist

I think he's already had his mug shot on a note hasn't he?"

dont know.... i just notice the pretty colours, not the pics lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bob Ross

He was awesome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Warwick Davis

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Charles Remi Machintosh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Frank whittle Henry Royce and that other fellow Rolls

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By *ourbonKissMan
over a year ago

a land up north..... of leicester

"Winston Churchill.

he used to paint quite alot as well as be prime minister, saw some of his art in Madeira once.

google it, he was a fair artist

I think he's already had his mug shot on a note hasn't he?

dont know.... i just notice the pretty colours, not the pics lol"

as you're buying some new playwear too no doubt

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI

Ethel Smyth?

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

That Beryl Cook painting "Tea in the Garden"

What's not to like?

Nudity, obesity, afternoon tea, female artist, quintessentially English.

Do I win a prize?

Mr.ddc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put bob the builder on ill never see it, married long enough to only see the queen at Christmas,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Edgar Edgerton.

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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago

A seaside town near you!

Deidre Barlow!

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Maggie Thatcher's Odds have just been Shortened by the Bookies..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Maggie Thatcher's Odds have just been Shortened by the Bookies..

What sort of artist was she then?

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By *nleashedCrakenMan
over a year ago

Widnes

"Beatrix Potter her art for the peter rabbit books is stunning and as she was also an ameatur scientist then might influence better equality in science.

The last person who suggested a woman be on a bank note got death and rape threats via Twitter.

Are we as a nation ready for another female on our currency ?

It's a touchy subject for some.

we ended up wuth Jane Austen on the £10 note I believe."

And we had Florence Nightingale on the old £10 for years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Maggie Thatcher's Odds have just been Shortened by the Bookies..

What sort of artist was she then?

A con artist

I'm voting her pic only if it's the spiting image one tho

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Paul Gascoigne. The most celebrated Piss artist, and undisputed people's champion.

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By *rank EinsteinMan
over a year ago

Burton upon stather

Nikola Tesla, a man responsible for many scientific advancements but who died homeless and poor.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Idi Amin

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

some sort of evil looking clown lol..Because im scared of clowns and do actually have a phobia of £20 lol has well....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nelson Mandella or Mother Teresa.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

John Cooper Clarke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Beatrix Potter her art for the peter rabbit books is stunning and as she was also an ameatur scientist then might influence better equality in science.

The last person who suggested a woman be on a bank note got death and rape threats via Twitter.

Are we as a nation ready for another female on our currency ?

It's a touchy subject for some.

Tbh I get rape and death threats most times I play a Game online children will be children.

But there's a woman on every note lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Nikola Tesla, a man responsible for many scientific advancements but who died homeless and poor. "

And completely insane wishing for the laser pigeon love of his life to return.

That man was the very definition of the boundary between genius and madness, a foot in each camp.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Paul Gascoigne. The most celebrated Piss artist, and undisputed people's champion. "

I always think it's sad that such a talented man has ended up so addicted to alcohol. George Best was the same.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nora batty

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

David Jason in full Del Boy outfit?

Seriously though I would go for Frank Whittle but wouldn't be against Alan Turing.

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By *verysmileMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

Lord Nelson

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