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Sir hughs idea became reality when norris and ross mcwhirter, who had been running a factfinding agency in london, were commissioned to compile what became the guinness book of records. Guinness book of world records 1969 by norris and ross mcwhirter 1969, hardcover title. They were born in august 1925 at winchmore hill, london, the sons of william allan mcwhirter, managing director of associated newspapers and northcliffe newspapers group. That first book, written by norris and ross mcwhirter, was published august 27. Meet the holder of the title for the tallest high top fade, the dog with the longest tongue, l. The unlikely life of norris mcwhirter, kids tv star and the original. Guinness book of records by ross norris mcwhirter, first.

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During the 1970s and 1980s he was a fixture of the bbc one childrens show record breakers, hosted by the late roy castle. Twin journalists ross and norris mcwhirter put together the first guinness world records book, which at that time was called the guinness book of records. Guinness book of world records 1969 by norris and ross etsy. Guinness world records, known from its inception in 1955 until 2000 as the guinness book of records and in previous united states editions as the guinness book of world records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and. After rosss assassination by the provisional irish republican army, norris carried on alone as editor. He took normal precautions recommended by the police and always looked under his mercedes he also varied his routes home, he said. Guinness world records list amazing facts videos apps. He and his identical twin brother, ross, were known internationally for the guinness book of records, a book they wrote and annually updated. Guinness superlatives was incorporated on 30 november and the office opened in two rooms in a. Guinness book of world records 1984 by norris mcwhirter. Norris mcwhirter, who cofounded the guinness book of records 50 years ago and delighted in knowing such arcane tidbits as the ingredients.

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Norris mcwhirter, cofounder of the guinness book of records, has died aged 78, his family announced on tuesday. Beast takes on the ghost chili challenge and more incredible guinness world records titles. In 1954, recalling his shooting party argument, sir hugh had the idea for a guinness promotion based on the idea of settling pub arguments and invited the twins norris 19252004 and ross mcwhirter 192575 who were factfinding researchers from fleet street to compile a book of facts and figures. The following table lists the editions of the guinness book of records, guinness world records, guinness book of answers, guinness book of hit singles and albums, guinness doctors books, guinness facts and feats, guinness the records, the guinness guides, guinness fact books and other series and related items that are documented on our site. Guinness superlatives, 1970 curiosities and wonders. Norris mcwhirter edited the guinness book for many years and made it a world bestseller with more than 100m sales. Norris mcwhirter biography norris mcwhirter biography and list of works norris mcwhirter books. A selection of our most enjoyable videos from some amazing records and record holders. The guinness book of records was launched by twin brothers norris and ross mcwhirter in 1954. Norris dewar mcwhirter cbe was a british writer, political activist, cofounder of the freedom association, and a television presenter. New guinness book of records norris mcwhirter, ross. Guinness book of world records by mcwhirter, norris, 19252004, comp.

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