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Sounds,28 Oct 2024,37 mins

The Great Fire of Biggleswade, New Evidence.

Weird in the Wade

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A bonus episode about the 1785 Great Fire of Biggleswade. I've unearthed new evidence, which has lain unnoticed for 230 years. Does the established narrative including the cause of the fire need to be challenged? Make up your own mind after listening. Find out about how the news was reported 230 years ago, how connected our country really was back then, and how history can turn on a six pence or on a dog's paw. Find more information at weirdinthewade.blog Produced and presented by Nat Doig Theme music by Tess Savigear

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