A Breach of Promise

In 1898, Ellen Cook began working for a carting company in Glasgow, Scotland, and soon became involved with the owner's son. 15 years later, in 1915, their relationship made the international newspapers when Ellen sued John Sinclair for breach of promise. After stringing her along for years, John had decided not to attend his own wedding because 'the weather was bad', and went home to bed instead.

Join us in some historical 'curtain twitching' as we learn more.

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Guest: Dave

Surnames: Sinclair, Cook, Young, Sutherland, Wilson, Lyell

Places: Glasgow, Stirling, Kilcreggan, Gourock, Ayr, Scotland, Gibraltar, Malta

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