Vaccine refusal lands surgeon in court
The Alnwick Mercury Saturday July 3 1869 A surgeon fined for not vaccinating his child Mr Allan Borman, surgeon, appeared … Continue reading Vaccine refusal lands surgeon in court
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Angry mums in rolling pin duel
The Bury Times Saturday April 4 1857 Charge of assault Petty Sessions before Robert Munn, John Howorth, GW Ormond and … Continue reading Angry mums in rolling pin duel
Indian curry – 1868 style
Real Indian curry The British have been mad about Indian food for a very long time and they were even … Continue reading Indian curry – 1868 style
Five bedroom cottage with a shop thrown in – offers over £210
Bargain in Ballater by Braemar. Aberdeen Press and Journal Wednesday 26 April 1871 There will be exposed to sale, by … Continue reading Five bedroom cottage with a shop thrown in – offers over £210
Beard betrays murdering mistress’s secret identity
Fleetwood Chronicle Friday 17 November 1893 A great scandal was created in Copenhagen by the arrest of a directoress of … Continue reading Beard betrays murdering mistress’s secret identity
Property sales in Aberdeen in 1881
Aberdeen Journal December 20 1881 A shop and house – 2 and 4 Jack’s Brae. Rental £15 a year or … Continue reading Property sales in Aberdeen in 1881
Parrots, parrots, a cash prize, oh and elephants, tigers etc . . .
The Aberdeen Evening Gazette Friday 10 September 1886 Parrots. Parrots. – Anyone purchasing one of these most interesting pets of … Continue reading Parrots, parrots, a cash prize, oh and elephants, tigers etc . . .
Extinction of the lion in India
Lions forced to make way for trains The Ulster Echo Thursday May 15 1890 The lions of India appear to … Continue reading Extinction of the lion in India
Shave it off says The Ulster Echo
Beards unfashionable The Ulster Echo Thursday May 15 1890 Beards are out, says a London correspondent. The bearded Englishman now … Continue reading Shave it off says The Ulster Echo
European beard outlook
Here is the beard news of 1892 Aberdeen Evening Express Tuesday 31 May 1892 A distinguished French physiologist has been … Continue reading European beard outlook