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All the United Kingdom England Henley-on-Thames Grave of Jimmy, a Tiny Marmoset

Grave of Jimmy, a Tiny Marmoset

The final resting place of a miniature monkey.

Henley-on-Thames, England

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On the side of the road, a small grave sits next to an oak tree that is slowly pushing the headstone over. The gravestone's inscription reads: "Jimmy — a tiny marmoset August 16, 1937. There isn’t enough darkness in the world to quench the light of one small candle."

Not much is known about Jimmy, but the marmoset was a companion to an eccentric local lady who adored him. Jimmy was carried everywhere, resting around the neck of his loving owner, much akin to a scarf or tippet.

There are often flowers laid there, even to this day, which creates quite a fascinating mystery.

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