Epitaphs and inscription

  • The Grocer of Park Street and the Sad Demise of George Astle

    A visit to a cemetery in Wrexham, North Wales leads us to discover the grave of George Astle and to learn of his sad demise in a railway accident. We investigate what happened to his widow Sarah Astle who became a grocer.

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  • Phoebe Hessel and the ‘Monstrous Regiment’

    Terry Pratchett’s “Monstrous Regiment” follows Polly Perks, who disguises herself as a boy to join the army and search for her brother amid wartime chaos. Alongside a crafty sergeant and a coffee-loving vampire, they confront enemies and navigate the challenges of battle. The story intertwines with Phoebe Hessel’s remarkable historical journey as a female soldier.

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