This is a photograph of a tablet in East Bergholt Church which reads more like late 19th century America that early 18th century England. It commemorates Mr John Mattinson :- "He was eleven years the beloved School Master of this town and then unfortunately shott. The 23rd November, 1723."
Thinking about it, East Bergholt doesn't sound a very healthy place to live :- collapsing Church towers, shott schoolmasters, and killer bells. Don't know why we think of Suffolk as a nice peaceful place. Must knock off now. Got to clean me boots ready for choir practice.
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Did you see that gravestone in the Express today? Apparently it's the grave of a dog owned by the Third Reich Ambassador before the war. It was buried - after biting through an electric cable - with full Nazi Military Honours. Weird!
No, sorry. Take the telegraph. Still, it shows we're not the only nation who are dotty about animals.
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