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Mar 31, 2022 9 min

Episode Thirty Two - The Thumb Line Stops Here

from Hallowed Histories Hosted by Richard Sheppard

Celebrity culture is not a new concept, and often throughout history has made stars of the most unlikely people. Charles Stratton was born with a medical condition that restricted his growth, resulting in a grown man with the stature of a small child. However, he had the ambition that was not miniature, an ambition that would lead to a partnership with PT Barnum, and eventually lead to him leaving a part of his heart in Norwich. Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this podcast to anyone you know with an interest in East Anglia, history, folklore and the macabre. Contact us at [email protected] if the spirit moves you, or check out our website at hallowed-histories.org. This episode was hosted by me, Richard Sheppard, with research by Dr Linda Sheppard and tech wizardry by Stephen L Parkes.

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