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Category: 17th century

What’s in the Box? Oliver Plunkett’s Head

January 23, 2023 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

It’s about time we revisited some famous severed heads, as I’m sure you’ll agree, its been far too long.

The Tiny Grave of Tom Thumb

September 10, 2021September 9, 2021 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

According to local legend, the Tom Thumb of Tattershall measured just over 18 inches tall and had reached the grand old age of 101 upon his death in 1620.

Avast! Here be a Pirate Cemetery

July 17, 2021 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

Sainte-Marie was was a haven for pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries. Swashbucklers had to be buried somewhere...

Andrew Hyslop; Covenanter, Martyr.

May 29, 2021May 28, 2021 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

One postcard lead to a story of a murdered covenanter who ended his days in a field in Dumfriesshire

The Drummer of Tedworth: Britain’s First Poltergeist

January 12, 2021 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ 1 Comment

The Drummer of Tedworth was the first recorded poltergeist report in British history. The 17th century account tells the story of a magistrate, a drummer and a vengeful spirit.

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