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boxfrenzy
23-04-2009, 05:22 PM
Here's a rubbish one for you...

Hidden in the woodland, and carved out of a large sandstone outcrop called Nanny's Rock, are these caves.
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This picture was used on a G Martindale postcared sometime between 1910 and 1920. Originally it was sepia. It is one of the great mysteries as to why Buster Merryfield was photographed here.
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The history is sketchy, but it is believed that "nanny" was a white witch, an old lady who could protect someone from witchcraft, aid with healing, assist in property loss and also tell fortunes.
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In addition, these people, often known as "cunning women" could provide love magic, potions and spells. Goodness me.
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Nanny's Rock was also reputed to be a hideout for a local highwayman, who would have robbed the carraiges on the nearby lonely roads.
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The caves are also known as Meg o' Fox hole, possibly named after an inhabitant, or a Christian hermit.
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The flue of the chimney is still refered to as the devils chimney.
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Today the caves are one of many around this part of the Midlands, slowly eroding away. There is rumoured to be a tunnel connecting this cave to the Drakelow shadow factory and deep level shelter nearby. In my considered and learned opinion, I think this is rubbish.
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