Friday, 18 March 2016

A Cool Character!

1863.  A remarkable incident occurred in the village of Ludgershall on Tuesday.  Mr W Hunt, miller, was in his garden, expecting the swarm of a hive of bees, when the queen suddenly took possession of his head, and was speedily followed by the swarm.  His back and shoulders were quickly covered with the insects, causing a rare and singular spectacle.  With great self command Mr Hunt allowed them to remain undisturbed, and sent for his neighbour, Mr W Lovelock, who cleverly hived the industrious colony without either party sustaining the slightest injury.

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