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Hidden History of Garden Gnomes

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Garden gnomes have a secret life all of their own. If you don't believe us, then go ask Paris Hilton.


Today we discover the hidden history of garden gnomes and meet the eccentric aristocrat - Sir Charles Isham - who firmly believed that the mountains of the world really filled with little folk with pointy red hats and pickaxes.


Our guest is Twigs Way author of Garden Gnomes: A History.


Edited by Tomos Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


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Garden gnomes have a secret life all of their own. If you don't believe us, then go ask Paris Hilton.


Today we discover the hidden history of garden gnomes and meet the eccentric aristocrat - Sir Charles Isham - who firmly believed that the mountains of the world really filled with little folk with pointy red hats and pickaxes.


Our guest is Twigs Way author of Garden Gnomes: A History.


Edited by Tomos Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code AFTERDARK sign up at https://historyhit.com/subscription/

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