Mystery woman discovered in Victorian rubbish dump
Her image was stunningly preserved for over 150 years under three feet of earth, a stone's throw away from the River Lugg, in Presteigne. Yet we don't know her name.
Her image was stunningly preserved for over 150 years under three feet of earth, a stone's throw away from the River Lugg, in Presteigne. Yet we don't know her name, and cannot be certain who she was.
The Judge's Lodging is home to an incredible collection of artefacts showcasing one of the most unusual Victorian households, complete with judges, servants and their felonious guests.
During excavations for their car park, they uncovered a rubbish dump full of glass bottles, and something that caught their eye, a photograph of a woman in fine clothing, kept protected for over a century under a layer of glass.
Gaby Rivers from the museum tells Trevor Owens of this remarkable discovery, and what might be the clues to identify this mystery woman's true identity.
Image credit: The Judge's Lodging, Presteigne
