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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

43 - The Past Times with Django Gold

Sep 15, 2023
Comedian Django Gold joins hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds as they explore intriguing historical newspaper stories, including mysterious phenomena, a bridge-stealing incident, the humorous 'Dung Silver Rush', heavy snowfall in West Moorland, lack of supporting details in news articles, self-curing medicines, newspaper sale and miracle tonics, and French frustration with cannons.
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  • Accidental explosion led to the destruction of a Jesuit street, resulting in numerous casualties.
  • A conspiracy plot in Barbados to kill white individuals and set the town on fire was thwarted.

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Blown-up Magazine and Destroyed Streets

Since the demolition of the works, 170 soldiers, miners, and peasants have been killed in the ruins. The whole street of the Jesuits was destroyed by an accidental explosion of a gunpowder magazine.

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