The lock-keeper at Saltford was standing on the bank of the River Avon on the afternoon of Saturday 27th Feb 1875, when his attention was attracted by an object floating down with the stream. A glance showed him that was the body of a human being, and carefully watched the corpse as it was carried along by the river, waiting for an opportunity to bring it to the bank.

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Western Daily Press - Tuesday 02 March 1875

Bristol Mercury - Saturday 06 March 1875

Western Daily Press - Wednesday 10 March 1875

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One of the most remarkable graves in Brighton’s historic St Nicholas Churchyard is that of Phoebe Hessel. The stone, its letters now almost rubbed away with age, tells her exciting life story: ‘Here lies Phoebe Hessel, born in Stepney in the year 1713. She served for many Years as a private Soldier in the 5th Regt. of foot in different parts of Europe and in the Year 1745 fought under the command of the DUKE of CUMBERLAND at the Battle of Fontenoy where she received a Bayonet wound in the arm…’

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Hampshire Chronicle - Monday 12 November 1792

Hampshire Chronicle - Monday 15 April 1793

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Berkshire Chronicle: Saturday 05 May 1855

London Star: Thursday 27 December 1821

Brighton Gazette: Thursday 16 May 1867

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Bristol Mercury - Wednesday 17 August 1898

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June 28th and 29th 1942, Weston-Super-Mare saw two nights of ‘horror’ which saw more than 100 people killed, hundreds more injured and many landmarks levelled by 52 high-explosive bombs and more than 10,000 savage incendiary devices.

This episode is all about the event and the people who made a difference.

THIS PODCAST

This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.

If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com

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So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.

CONTACT ME…

Email: info@backtracker.co.uk

Facebook: @BackTrackerUK

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Merchandise can be purchased from Teepublic

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SOURCES

Western Daily Press - Tuesday 30 June 1942

Western Daily Press - Thursday 02 July 1942

Western Daily Press - Wednesday 15 July 1942

Western Daily Press - Saturday 24 October 1942

Weston Mercury

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