tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post2261742875288752401..comments2024-03-28T06:00:49.647+00:00Comments on Landed families of Britain and Ireland: (6) Abercromby of Tullibody and Airthrey, Barons AbercrombyNick Kingsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03588322361791532910noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-33283811559311696302022-12-03T14:07:05.928+00:002022-12-03T14:07:05.928+00:00Many years ago, I was told a story about Sir Ralph...Many years ago, I was told a story about Sir Ralph Abercrombie as follows.<br />After his victory and death at Aboukir, the grateful Egyptians decided to award Cleopatra's Needles - there were two - in memory of Sir Ralph. The Needles were encased in something (lead?)and towed by 2 ships towards Britain. One was lost at sea but the other arrived safely in London and was erected on the embankment. This was supposed to be a temporary resting place, to allow Londoners, MPs, Royalty, etc. a chance to view the ancient relic before it was transported to Scotland to sit outside Menstrie Castle - Sir Ralph's home.<br /><br />In the event, all of the many entireties, protests, petitions, etc. asking/demanding that the Needle shoil come 'Home' to Menstrie, were ignored and to this day The Needle remains on the Embankment in London.<br /><br />Sheena Frasernoreply@blogger.com