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On the case: Recession, formula, and greenbacks

On the case: Recession, formula, and greenbacks

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February 1968: The shadow of R A Rendel, publicity manager for the Abbey National Building Society, in the guise of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Mr Rendel answers the fan mail sent to Holmes' address at 221b Baker Street, a site now occupied by the building society. (Photo by Peter Ruck/BIPs/Getty Images)
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February 1968: The shadow of R A Rendel, publicity manager for the Abbey National Building Society, in the guise of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Mr Rendel answers the fan mail sent to Holmes&#039; address at 221b Baker Street, a site now occupied by the building society. (Photo by Peter Ruck/BIPs/Getty Images)
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