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News of the Times Episode 142 | 1859 - 1861
Forgotten Fridays 1859-1861
On this Forgotten Friday, it is 1859 to 1861. In the United States, Abraham Lincoln has been elected and the first 7 states have broken away to form the confederate states.
In the UK, construction of Big Ben has just begun.
William Coogan is executed for the murder of his wife after attempting to try to stage the murder as having been self-inflicted. Several horrific accidents to railways workers occur. A well-known vocalist is desperately burned from her dress catching fire (a very common occurrence to women during this time) and discussions whether or not to re-establish telegraphic communications with the United States.
Hosted by Robin Coles.
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