
DOUBLE BILL: A Monkey For Mayor / A Screw Loose At 17,000 Feet
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Hartlepool's Monkey Mystery
This chapter recounts the humorous tale of a monkey mistaken for a French spy after a shipwreck in 19th century England, highlighting local folklore during the Napoleonic Wars. It explores Hartlepool's evolution from a fishing village to an industrial port, culminating in the election of a monkey mascot as a satirical commentary on leadership and community identity.
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