There was lots of social unrest in 1912, when many of the European royal families were uncomfortable with social unrest and revolution threatened the royals’ future. In an effort to connect with the people of the country, it was felt a tour would benefit and it was a tour where the royals reinvented themselves. The royals came with an entourage of 76.

Nominally the King came to open the King Edward VII. Memorial wing of the Royal lnfirmary but during the day he made an extensive tour of the city, received five addresses of loyalty, and knighted Mr Frank Wills on the steps of the Council House, which was more elaborately decorated than at any time people could recall.

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Western Daily Press - Friday 05 April 1935

Western Daily Press - Saturday 06 April 1935

The Ancient Ram Inn is a Grade II listed building and a former pub located in Wotton-under-Edge, a market town within the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England. It is said to be one of the most haunted places in the country.
The 12th century pub called last orders years ago but is built on a pagan burial site and is said to be home to up to 20 ghosts.
It's reputation is so menacing that many local people won't even walk past it at night as it sits, squat by the road and it certainly gives off a aura of dread and foreboding.
It’s also believed to be the scene of child sacrifices and devil worship - the Cotswolds cottage is haunted by the likes of a murdered young girl called Rosie, a high priestess, and even a male sex demon, known as an incubus.

And I spent the night there!

Listen to find out more in this Halloween Special.

If you dare!

Special thanks to Hazel, Will and Jenny from Haunted Happenings for making this possible.

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https://www.haunted-britain.com/ancient-ram-inn.htm

One of the great events in the early years of Victoria's reign was a public hanging. It was free and in 1849, there were a total of 23 hangings in the UK.
While figures vary dramatically, there is no reason to doubt that the number of spectators might range anywhere from 20,000 up to 100,000.

So when a beautiful, young servant was condemned to hang at Bristol Goal, there was bound to be a huge turnout to watch the grisly deed.

Listen to the crime that led up to this punishment that changed Bristol's view's on hangings forever.

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 07 April 1849

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard - Tuesday 24 April 1849

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