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Kelvedon, High Street 1925
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Kelvedon Snippets

When researching for this website we often find a little snippet of information on a location or subject which may be of interest. Here is one for Kelvedon.

Essex Standard Dec 1861

A Novel Post Office Robbery

A singular circumstance occurred at Kelvedon on Monday last. The postman was conveying a money letter to Mr. Burch, butcher of the place, when a tame raven which was sitting near the shop made a sudden grab at the letter, succeeded in getting possession of it, and instantly, to the great horror of the poor letter carrier, took flight. The mischievous bird, after a considerable circuit over the houses, alighted in his master’s pasture, and there, before to could be prevented, she tore the letter to fragments. On putting the pieces together, the letter was found to contain a cheque for £30.

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