The tale of the Hartlepool Monkey is a bizarre legend from the Napoleonic Wars. It tells how the people of Hartlepool supposedly captured, tried, and hanged a monkey, believing it to be a French spy. Whether fact or folklore, the story has become a source of local pride, inspiring everything from football mascots to a mayoral election victory.
Tag: maritime history
The Mystery of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers
The idea that they were taken by something not of this world has a certain eerie appeal, especially given the island’s reputation for being cursed…
