Joanne Vigor-Mungovin

@mungotalks

Biographer, author of Joseph Merrick & Peppermint Billy - Fascinated by Leicester's long, mysterious & gruesome history. Member of HWA & LCFAC.

Leicester, England

Joined January 2009

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · 16 h

In the first episode, we explore the execution of William Brown, also known as Peppermint Billy, the last person publicly hanged in #Leicester on Friday 25 July 1856. In episodes, you'll hear Peppermint Billy's intriguing and tragic life story. youtu.be/aWIr6TpFIis

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jul 17

Peppermint Billy - William Brown and the Melton Mowbray Toll Gate Murder... New #Youtube video... #MeltonMowbray #Leicestershire #Tasmania #VanDiemansLand #Convict youtu.be/M_IoQgDsMsw?si… via @YouTube

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jul 11

Starting this weekend, the #Glenfieldtunnel #Leicester will offer a new #miniaturerailway experience from 12 July to 27 Sept 2025. Read about the mysterious lady in red who entered the tunnel on foot in 1865............ ourleicester.com/glenfield-tunn…

mungotalks's tweet card. Glenfield Tunnel - A Perfect Stranger | My Leicester

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jul 1

On Saturday 5 July, I am doing a talk on #PeppermintBilly at the #RutlandMuseum in #Oakham. The museum is the home of the only original New Drop #Gallows in the Country. The headmaster of Oakham School would send pupils to witness executions as a warning against breaking the law.

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jun 28

#OTD 28 June 1849, James Page, hoiser & town councillor aged 51 was the first burial in Welford Road Cemetery #Leicester. He was followed three months later by his 7 month old daughter Pricilla, who became the sixteenth burial.

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD 28 June 1849, James Page, hoiser &amp; town councillor aged 51 was the first burial in Welford Road Cemetery #Leicester. He was followed three months later by his 7 month old daughter Pricilla, who became the sixteenth burial.

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jun 27

Free entry..at 3pm in the #Rutlandmuseum I will be doing a talk on #PeppermintBilly... the last man publicly hanged in #Leicestershire. Peppermint-Billy - William Brown, transported to #VanDiemenLand in 1843, returned in 1856 & executed 8 wks later. lahs.org.uk/events/lahs-hi…

Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jun 26

#OTD 26 JUNE 1889, 41 & 39 Friar lane went up for sale. Both houses were owned by the late Richard Ward Warren, a Gentleman, & #Freeman of the town of #Leicester. Richard was born in 1799 # died in 1865. He is buried in Welford Road Cemetery. Both houses still stand today.

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD 26 JUNE 1889, 41 &amp; 39 Friar lane went up for sale. Both houses were owned by the late Richard Ward Warren, a Gentleman, &amp; #Freeman of the town of #Leicester. Richard was born in 1799 # died in 1865. He is buried in Welford Road Cemetery. Both houses still stand today.

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jun 22

#OTD 22 June 1856, William Brown, a returned Covict #Tasmania - #PeppermintBilly, was arrested by PC Henry Crossley in #Weatherby #WestYorkshire for the TollGate murders in #MeltonMowbray #Leicestershire. William was later transferred to the small gaol at Wetherby Town Hall.

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD 22 June 1856, William Brown, a returned Covict #Tasmania - #PeppermintBilly, was arrested by PC Henry Crossley in #Weatherby #WestYorkshire for the TollGate murders in #MeltonMowbray #Leicestershire. William was later transferred to the small gaol at Wetherby Town Hall.

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jun 21

#ORD 21 June 1809, Daniel Lambert from #Leicester, the world's heaviest man, weighing 52 stone and 11 pounds, died at 9am ar The Waggon and Horses Inn, which was on high Street in #Stamford whilst visiting the races.

mungotalks's tweet image. #ORD 21 June 1809, Daniel Lambert from #Leicester, the world's heaviest man, weighing 52 stone and 11 pounds, died at 9am ar The Waggon and Horses Inn, which was on high Street in #Stamford whilst visiting the races.

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jun 18

#OTD the night of 18 June 1856 - A double murder took place of a 70 yr old tollgate keeper & his 9 yr old grandson at #MeltonMowbray. William Brown Aka #PeppermintBilly returned transported convict from #VanDiemensland #Tasmania, was the prime suspect. peppermintbilly.com

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD the night of 18 June 1856 -
A double murder took place of a 70 yr old tollgate keeper &amp; his 9 yr old grandson at #MeltonMowbray.
William Brown Aka #PeppermintBilly returned transported convict from #VanDiemensland #Tasmania, was the prime suspect. peppermintbilly.com

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jun 14

#OTD 14 June 1919, #Leicester's Lord Mayor, Alderman W. Lovell received a letter from the Home Secretary informing him that "His Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve the restoration of your ancient town of its former status as a city”. #Leicestercity

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD 14 June 1919, #Leicester's Lord Mayor, Alderman W. Lovell received a letter from the Home Secretary informing him that "His Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve the restoration of your ancient town of its former status as a city”.
#Leicestercity

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · Jun 11

#OTD June 11 1960, the #RoyalOpreaHouse, Silver Street in #Leicester closed. It welcomed many stars, including Greta Fayne. In 1949, she starred in 'Red Riding Hood'....lower down on the bill were the upcoming #MorecambeandWise, with Freddie Frinton as principal comic.

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD June 11 1960, the #RoyalOpreaHouse, Silver Street in #Leicester closed. It welcomed many stars, including Greta Fayne. In 1949, she starred in 'Red Riding Hood'....lower down on the bill were the upcoming #MorecambeandWise, with Freddie Frinton as principal comic.

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · May 29

#OTD 29 May 1882 - Abbey Park in #Leicester was opened by the Prince & Princess of Wales - Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra. Abbey Park is the final resting place of Cardinal Wolsey.

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD 29 May 1882 - Abbey Park in #Leicester was opened by the Prince &amp; Princess of Wales - Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra. Abbey Park is the final resting place of Cardinal Wolsey.

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · May 23

#OTD 23 May 2014, Judges ruled that the remains of Richard III should be given a dignified reburial in Leicester. The Justice Secretary attacked his distant relatives for wasting public money by challenging to have him interred elsewhere. #Richardiii #Leicester

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD 23 May 2014, Judges ruled that the remains of Richard III should be given a dignified reburial in Leicester. The Justice Secretary attacked his distant relatives for wasting public money by challenging to have him interred elsewhere. #Richardiii #Leicester

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · May 22

#OTD 22 May 1866 The Leicester #Lifeboat was launched. The citizens of Leicester raised £700 that's £60,000 in today's money. For over half a century, Leicester lifeboats were stationed at #Gorleston, launching on service 118 times and saving 211 souls.

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD 22 May 1866 The Leicester #Lifeboat was launched. The citizens of Leicester raised £700 that's £60,000 in today's money.
For over half a century, Leicester lifeboats were stationed at #Gorleston, launching on service 118 times and saving 211 souls.

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · May 20

#OTD 20 May 1937, Belgrave Hall a stunning Georgian property with a long colurful history & formally the home of the Ellis family opened as a #museum - 88yrs on - 30 April 2025 the hall & museum shut its doors to the public for good - hall & gardens are now lost to #Leicester

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD 20 May 1937, Belgrave Hall a stunning Georgian property with a long colurful history &amp; formally the home of the Ellis family opened as a #museum - 88yrs on - 30 April 2025 the hall &amp; museum shut its doors to the public for good - hall &amp; gardens are now lost to #Leicester

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · May 18

#OTD 18 May 1904, the 1st electric #trams ran in #Leicester. As the trams left the depot, the crowd raised cheers. The cars travelled up London Road at a rattling pace, but the drivers exercised wise discretion & seldom exceeded 12 mph.

mungotalks's tweet image. #OTD 18 May 1904, the 1st electric #trams ran in #Leicester. As the trams left the depot, the crowd raised cheers. The cars travelled up London Road at a rattling pace, but the drivers exercised wise discretion &amp; seldom exceeded 12 mph.

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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin@mungotalks · May 17

Tonight's talk at West Leicester Conservative Club...

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