The emissary of Thule - Thanet times 23rd June 1900

Amongst the dignitaries attending the opening of the new Viking skydock at Broadstairs was an unusual character listed as the emissary of Thule. Who or what Thule is was not explained but the gentleman in question was of a short stocky build, no more then four feet six, and with a magnificent beard braided and brushed that reached beyond his waistcoat. Tattoos covered him in the manner of the pacific island natives though his  rather sophisticated fashion gave a much more civilised look. Aside from his modern dress he was the image of the noble viking himself with an air of dignity and authority.