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Men from 1892 Revealed as Authors of Hidden Lighthouse Note in Scotland

Genealogists have uncovered the identities of three workers who famously concealed a note in Corsewall Lighthouse in Scotland 132 years ago. The bottle containing the letter, dated September 4, 1892, was found by engineer Ross Russell. The workers, John Westwood, James Brodie, and David Scott, who worked for James Milne & Sons, each had compelling backgrounds, highlighting their roles and lives during the time of Queen Victoria. The discovery sheds light on ordinary lives impacted by their craft and the historical context of the era.

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