Llerena was an important town during the Spanish Inquisition and in 1485, one of the 8 tribunals was set up here. Many dissenters, non believers and people suspected of witchcraft would be bought here for trial and often this would entail torcher in the chambers under the court.
I wonder why, as whilst having my leg and toes being bent in unusual directions during physio in a room in the basement of Llerena hospital, this interesting part of local history sprung to mind.
For more information about the Spanish Inquisition I urge you to revisit Monty Python (NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is surprise…surprise and fear…fear and surprise…. Our two weapons are fear and surprise…and ruthless efficiency…. Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency…and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope…. Our *four*…no… *Amongst* our weapons…. Amongst our weaponry…are such elements as fear, surprise…. I’ll come in again.), or failing that wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spanish_Inquisition_(Monty_Python)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Inquisition
Yesterday it was extremely windy, I don’t think we had any wind damage, but all of our plastic chairs ended up the other end of the yard. It’s not cold – but I am still glad of my gas fire.
We’ve been working more on 10kgi with a view to having a mini launch next week following on from our friends and family feedback. The mini-launch is going to be an advent event – great Idea for each of the 24 days before Christmas. Nothing like setting a tarket like that to ensure the blanking of minds! I’ve also been doing some spinning as this is good excercise for my ankle. In the physio room then have a treddle machine where people flex their ankles.
The dogs (led by Basil) excelled themselves in naughtiness, breaking into the kitchen cupboard and spreading a bag of flour around the floor. They all denied this – however with flour encrusted noses the evidence was pretty strong.