An extraordinary discovery has been made in the parish church of Stourmouth, near Wingham, Kent, a nest of bees being uncovered in tho roof of the chancel. Its existence was known to the officials, but no idea seems to have boon formed as to its size. However, the vicar died, and as the ohuroh hod to undergo repair, the bees were destroyed by fumigation, and on the honey being taken there was found to be nearly 2owt of it. ■ It is stated that daring hot weather the honey used to drop down on the floor.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXII, Issue 7386, 31 October 1884, Page 5
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