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Gnome-care: Butchers shop becomes figurine hospital

Gnome-care: Butchers shop becomes figurine hospital
BBC England Tuesday 25 August 2026, 05:35 UTC 1 min read
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Alistair Dent says he has restored hundreds of gnomes and feels people are happier if they own one.

Alistair Dent says he has restored hundreds of gnomes and feels people are happier if they own one.
Alistair Dent (PERSON)
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