Wooden Case containing Scold's Bridle
Introduction
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Wooden Case containing Scold's Bridle
Image: © Sean Davis Taken: 21 Aug 2014
The original, stolen in 1965, was dated 1633 and came to the parish in 1723 from Chester (or in some versions from a man called Chester who lost a fortune due to women gossiping). The metal plaque on the case is inscribed: "Chester presents Walton with a bridle To curb women's tongues which talk too idle" For a photo of the bridle see https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6441389
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Image Location
Latitude
51.387141
Longitude
-0.417579