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My Astonishing Find, A Link To The 1831 Reform Riots & Almost A Revolution

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My Astonishing Find, A Link To The 1831 Reform Riots & Almost A Revolution

Welcome to another Blog Post from me.

This instalment is all about an astonishing find I had recently, with my findings continuing to develop quite rapidly the more I dig into its story.  I felt it necessary, after my recent video about the piece, to update you all on what is fast becoming a 'Museum Piece'.

So, without further ado, let's get down to business.

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A Rare 19th Century York Minster Relic - The Great Fire Of 1840

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A Rare 19th Century York Minster Relic - The Great Fire Of 1840

Ahoy there! Welcome to another instalment of 'Blog Post Monday'.

Now, didn't I find some fascinating pieces on my travels this week! One of them, being a piece of local history, is going to be the subject of today's post. A rare survivor of a fire in 1840 that left the magnificent Minster in our beautiful city of York, shaken.

So, as always, get that kettle on and make yourselves comfortable, as we travel back to 1840 and to York, to find out about the devastating fire that ripped through its heart...

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“Talked To Death” - A Macabre Find Full Of Intrigue & Mystery

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“Talked To Death” - A Macabre Find Full Of Intrigue & Mystery

Ahoy there!  Welcome to this week's instalment of 'Blog Post Monday'.  I hope this finds you well.

A few weeks back I found an intriguing little treasure.  It was one of those where, the more you researched, the more fascinating it became.  It's so fascinating in fact, I just have to tell you the story that I've uncovered around it.

So, as always, get that kettle on and sit quietly, as we take a look at the possible ill effects of meddling during the 19th century...

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Antique Macabre Folk Art - A Tale Of Robbery, Murder, Blame & The Death Penalty

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Antique Macabre Folk Art - A Tale Of Robbery, Murder, Blame & The Death Penalty

Ahoy there!  Welcome back to 'Blog Post Monday'!

This week's post is about a fascinating piece of social history, if more than a bit macabre!  A tragic tale of robbery, murder, blame and consequently, the last person to be publicly executed in Bedfordshire!

Have I got your attention...?

Well then, get that kettle on and have a clean pair of pants to hand, as we take a look at the tragic story of William Worsley, the last person to be publicly hanged in Bedfordshire...

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Lord & Lady Raglan, John Lorraine Baldwin & The Duke Of Wellington - My Amazing Find

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Lord & Lady Raglan, John Lorraine Baldwin & The Duke Of Wellington - My Amazing Find

Welcome to this week's scorching hot instalment of 'Blog Post Monday'!  I hope you're all keeping cool!

I visited Sheffield this week and while digging through the fabulous pieces at one of the antique shops I stumbled across an incredible piece of history.  In fact, the more I've researched it, the more it has blown my mind.  The links and connections between the people involved are absolutely staggering.  So staggering in fact that I just had to dedicate this week's blog post to it.

So, as always, get that kettle on and get your history books out as we take a look at the fascinating web of significant historical events and figures connected to this marvellous find...

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