I have received today the proofs of my next book – Swansea in 100 Dates. I have to check it for errors and then return it. It should be published in March 2015. The book has 3 news items from across the centuries connected to 100 days in the year.
And today’s news? Well, in 1814 The Cambrian newspaper carried the following item on page 3.
“Joanna Southcott declares that she must have a husband before she can produce a child; and if we may trust the portraits of this Lady in the print shops, he must be one who is not in pursuit of youth and beauty. Such a collection of features have not been seen since the days of the Witch of Endor.”
Nice