Belfast 135 Book - Flipbook - Page 55
Speculation was rife over the discovery of several
skeletons in John Street.
One theory related to the infamous body
snatchers Burke and Hare. Burke is believed to
have carried out some of his gruesome work in
Belfast. The story goes, that Burke, on his way
back to Edinburgh, was caught up in bad weather
so sought lodgings in John Street, his cart left in
the adjoining yard. A storm brewed and so did
the smell from Burke’s cargo. What was a gravedigging fella to do?
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