ANN MOORE fasting lady of Tutbury, Staffordshire
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ANN MOORE fasting lady of Tutbury, Staffordshire
ANN MOORE fasting lady of Tutbury, Staffordshire, who was considered genuine when tested in 1808, but exposed as a fake in 1813 Date: 1761 - 1813
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1761 1808 1813 Considered Exposed Fake Fasting Genuine Moore Staffordshire Tested Paranormal Tutbury
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In the quaint town of Tutbury, Staffordshire, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a woman named Ann Moore gained notoriety for her extraordinary claim to have lived without food or drink for over forty years. Known as the "Fasting Lady of Tutbury," Ann Moore's tale captivated the local community and beyond, drawing the attention of curious visitors and skeptics alike. The image of Ann Moore, as depicted in this photograph print, shows a gaunt, aged woman with a hollowed-out face and sunken eyes, sitting in a simple chair, her hands folded in her lap. Her appearance seemed to lend credence to her extraordinary claim. In 1808, she was subjected to a series of tests to verify her abilities, which reportedly proved her genuine. However, the story took a dramatic turn in 1813 when it was revealed that Ann Moore had been a fraud all along. Ann Moore's deception was exposed when a local doctor, named Thomas Thompson, conducted a thorough examination of her. He discovered that she had been consuming food and drink in secret, and her emaciated appearance was due to a combination of fasting and illness. The revelation left the townspeople stunned, and Ann Moore's reputation was tarnished. Despite the exposure of her deception, the legend of the Fasting Lady of Tutbury continued to intrigue people, becoming a cautionary tale about the power of belief and the human capacity for deception. This photograph print serves as a reminder of the complexities of truth and the enduring allure of the paranormal, even when it is ultimately revealed to be a fabrication. Ann Moore's story is a fascinating glimpse into the past, a testament to the power of human curiosity and the enduring allure of the extraordinary. This image, though a reminder of a deception, continues to captivate and intrigue, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of the past and the complexities of human nature.
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