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Who are the Hartlepudlian Monkey Hangers?

Who are the Hartlepudlian Monkey Hangers?

Ridiculous History

September 20, 201831m 6s

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Show Notes

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. 

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