‘Distress’ in London – Bell’s Weekly Messenger, 27 May 1865: (From the Owl.) For the last fortnight accounts have reached us from all sides showing the existence at the present time of a widespread distress throughout the...
Another ‘sea serpent’ sensation – Sheffield Independent 2 July 1867: We know that it has been customary for the manufacturers of the marvellous to revive at intervals the story of the “sea serpent,” which has gone the rounds of...
A sagacious dog – Aberdeen Herald and General Advertiser 2 November 1844: A dog, of a mongrel breed, who is well known about Castle Street by the name of “the Doctor,” has been, for some time past, in the habit of begging halfpennies from all and...
Extraordinary breach of promise to marry-£400 damages – Leeds Times 5 March 1864: At the Warwick assizes, on Thursday, a trial for breach of promise was heard before Mr. Justice Blackburn. Charlotte Emma Blackham, daughter of Mr. Blackham, pin...
Precipitated into the cellars – Cambridge Independent Press 11 January 1873: An extraordinary accident happened at Charleston, Cornwall, on New Year’s Eve. The Rev. A.H.Ferris, vicar, and a number of the leading parishoners, held a tea...
Recent Comments