 |  | | | Jemima Nicholas | 27 Oct 2006 | |  |
In February 1797, more than a thousand French troops landed on the Pembrokeshire coast. Welsh folklore has it that this, the last attempted invasion of Britain, failed because of one woman’s courage. Jemima Nicholas, from nearby Fishguard, is celebrated for her part in securing the troops surrender. Yet, despite her fame, Jemima’s origins have never been fully proved. Until now that is...
Molly-Anna Woods met the man who’s made the discovery. | |
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