Henry Alken. "Symptoms of an after dinner dare".
Henry Alken's Satirical Etchings "symptoms of an after dinner dare".
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Vampire Killing Kit found in Australia with an Irish connection.
This article first appeared in the Irish Country Sports and Country Life Magazine in November 2012. Edited by Paul Pringle. David Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk
James Wall Gunmaker, Kilkenny. Nephew Stole Cash.
Mr. James Wall Gunmaker John Street Kilkenny Dublin Weekly Nation 24th April 1847 (British Newspaper Archive) David Stroud ramrodantiques.co.uk
Why are there three Irish bars in Cannes?.......To be sure.. To be sure.. To be sure!
The Quays.. a very welcoming bar with Sky TV, Irish staff and plenty of Irish customers. And they say Guinness doesn't travel. Just back from my jollies in the South of France. Very relaxing and now back to work! David Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk
Andrew Willson (Sic).. Gunmaker. Belfast Ex Dublin.
Andrew Willson (sic) (Wilson) Gunmaker 12 Rosemary Lane Belfast. Belfast Newsletter 8th April 1803 (British Newspaper Archive) The "first Gun Maker in Dublin" would imply that Wilson served some time with either John Rigby or the Truelock/Trulock houses, among others but frustrating that he hasn't confirmed his masters. However, good to trace him from Dublin to the Belfast guntrade. David Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk
Three men sentenced to death.
Londonderry Sentinel 26th March 1831. (British Newspaper Archive) Penalties were severe and transportation was seen as a preferred option in Irelands troubled times but death was nothing but brutal. David Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk