A few weeks ago we learnt about a monster fish lurking in a Billericay pond and keeping to the theme of monsters, the subject chosen by Frances Clamp this week was Thomas Wood, who bore the nickname of The Monster Miller of Billericay. He lived  between 1719 and 1783 and it appears was known all over the world. He was especially renowned for a living on an abstemious diet of a home made bread pudding and giving up all forms of alcohol which resulted in an amazing improvement in his health.

You can listen again to what Frances told me right here:- Bygones 6th August

Right that’s it from me. See you next week,

Scott