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Wall Comment: #529

Customs, Myths & Legends
Blacksmith Priests

Located on the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh, Gretna Green was the first village reached once you entered Scotland. Lovers from south of the Border soon took advant...
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Marilyn Sloper
Many historical romance novels talk about their heroes and heroines going to Gretna Green to get married. It's great to learn a bit of history about the real Gretna Green and how it got it's reputation as "the" place to go to when wanting to marry in a hurry - or in secret.