| monkey hanger |
30-05-2019 08:24 |
Re: Local Elections
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveinGermany
(Post 1228279)
I believe it was during the napoleonic wars a Monkey was washed ashore from a shipwreck, the locals not understanding "Monkey" assumed he was a French spy & hung the unfortunate creature.
Or so the legend/myth runs.
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thats how the legend started. people born in the town and supporters of hartlepool united are also known as monkey hangers hence my username being from the town and an ex pools supporter. |
