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Explanation for the earthquake prophesy in Bath 1809

Explanation for the earthquake prophesy in Bath 1809

Image Reference: 42043
Image Date: 1809
Measurements: 6.9 x 6.5 cm
Medium: newspaper
Collection: Scrapbooks
Library Reference: Hunt Vol. 3, p.131
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: A plausible explanation for the prophesy about Beechen Cliff and Mount Beacon kissing on Good Friday. It suggests that it was a cock fight with the birds named after the two hills to hide the intended fight from the magistrates.
Newspaper cutting from the Bath Herald, 8th April 1809.

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