Dumble

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Dumble is a regional word used in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, UK to refer to a wood lined stream often in a small, steep sided valley.

Such areas are generally to the south of Southwell. Here the clay is dissected by a number of streams, forming steep sided, wooded valleys. This gives a pleasing undulating landscape, locally known as The Dumbles. These areas provide a habitat for Bluebell, yellow archangel, ramsons, dog’s mercury and sweet woodruff.

Two ancient Dumbles of the area are Halloughton Dumble and Westhorpe Dumble.

A local pub, "The Dumbles", in the town takes its name from this word.

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Alexander Dumble is the American builder of Dumble boutique guitar amplifiers. Dumbles are expensive, rare and, for some, highly desirable. Famous users include Jazz Guitarist Larry Carlton and blues, rock, latin fusion guitarist Carlos Santana.