CLASSIC: Who are the Hartlepudlian Monkey Hangers?

Ridiculous History • May 27, 2025

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Years ago, if you wanted to start a fight in Hartlepool in north eastern England, all you'd have to do is start calling people 'monkey hangers'. But why? Join the guys as they explore how the Napoleonic War, a terrified village and one incredibly unlucky monkey collided -- allegedly -- in one of the most ridiculous events of its time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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