Delightful
Ephemeral Spectre
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Saw this while looking up something else:
"Built in around 1736, Brixham boasts what is believed to be the world's only coffin-shaped house, the story going that its unusual design results from an argument between a father and his prospective son-in-law. Upon being asked for his daughter's hand in marriage, the father answered that, "I would rather see my daughter in a coffin than married to you." Not to be so easily discouraged, the prospective husband promised that the father's wishes would be met and built the coffin-shaped house, his action so impressing the bride's father that the latter gave his blessings to the marriage.[8]"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brixham
The house is now a shop selling crystals and tarot cards etc.
Anyone know any more about this odd story?
"Built in around 1736, Brixham boasts what is believed to be the world's only coffin-shaped house, the story going that its unusual design results from an argument between a father and his prospective son-in-law. Upon being asked for his daughter's hand in marriage, the father answered that, "I would rather see my daughter in a coffin than married to you." Not to be so easily discouraged, the prospective husband promised that the father's wishes would be met and built the coffin-shaped house, his action so impressing the bride's father that the latter gave his blessings to the marriage.[8]"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brixham
The house is now a shop selling crystals and tarot cards etc.
Anyone know any more about this odd story?