Another great example of local reporting is this article following the death of a grass snake in Morcott, Rutland. One has to remember that war is imminent!
“A GRASS SNAKE, only two inches short of a yard in length, was killed in the washhouse of Lindsey House, Morcott, by Mr. Plumb, on Tuesday.
The reptile was first noticed by Mr. Plumb’s daughter, Mrs. Philips, who saw it crawling along the path to the outhouse with its head held high.
The body is being preserved in methylated spirits at the village school for exhibition during nature study lessons.”
Stamford Mercury 4th August, 1939.