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Who are the Hartlepudlian Monkey Hangers?
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2018
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Description
Years ago, if you wanted to start a fight in Hartlepool in north eastern England, all you'd have to do is start calling people 'monkey hangers'. But why? Join the guys as they explore how the Napoleonic War, a terrified village and one incredibly unlucky monkey collided -- allegedly -- in one of the most ridiculous events of its time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Sep 20, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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