<div>In 1931 the bigwigs of Morecambe decided to cheer up the town by making a giant Christmas pudding, a monster twenty feet in circumference weighing in at half a ton. This wasn't just any giant Christmas pudding, however. This was a giant Empire Christmas pudding, designed to showcase Britain's global influence. On puddings. In Morecambe.  
 
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In 1931 the bigwigs of Morecambe decided to cheer up the town by making a giant Christmas pudding, a monster twenty feet in circumference weighing in at half a ton. This wasn't just any giant Christmas pudding, however. This was a giant Empire Christmas pudding, designed to showcase Britain's global influence. On puddings. In Morecambe. Buy Coastal Stories a Christmas pint - or even a first birthday pint - here: https://ko-fi.com/coastalstories

In 1931 the bigwigs of Morecambe decided to cheer up the town by making a giant Christmas pudding, a monster twenty feet in circumference weighing in at half a ton. This wasn't just any giant Christmas pudding, however. This was a giant Empire Christmas pudding, designed to showcase Britain's global influence. On puddings. In Morecambe.&nbsp; 
 
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S2 Ep18: The Giant Christmas Pudding of Morecambe

Great stories from around the coasts of Britain and Ireland brought to you by Charlie Connelly, author of the bestselling 'Attention All Shipping: A Journey Round The Shipping Forecast'.

Take fifteen minutes out of your day for a true maritime tale of the heroic, disastrous, startling, hilarious, mysterious, tragic or just plain WTF.

"Charming...with the soothing sound of lapping waves in the background Connelly captivates with maritime tales from the past decades and centuries. It's simple but effective storytelling." Irish Examiner

"Relax and let author Charlie Connelly’s soothing tones and the faint sound of waves lapping on the shore wash over you.." Irish Independent

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Great stories from around the coasts of Britain and Ireland brought to you by Charlie Connelly, author of the bestselling 'Attention All Shipping: A Journey Round The Shipping Forecast'. Take fifteen minutes out of your day for a true maritime tale of the heroic, disastrous, startling, hilarious, mysterious, tragic or just plain WTF. "Charming...with the soothing sound of lapping waves in the background Connelly captivates with maritime tales from the past decades and centuries. It's simple but effective storytelling." Irish Examiner "Relax and let author Charlie Connelly’s soothing tones and the faint sound of waves lapping on the shore wash over you.." Irish Independent

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