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Mischievous Interference The Council of New South Wales

In 1852 the Council of New South Wales sent a strongly-worded petition to London, demanding the right of self-government.

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Mistakes, Right and Wrong Sir Hubert Parry

Sir Hubert Parry explained to students at the Royal College of Music that some mistakes are creative whereas others are destructive.

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Mistress Liberty George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax

Lord Halifax tacks gratefully into the Winds of Liberty, though he trims his sails to avoid being blown into republicanism.

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Mistris Park Clay Lane

Several English pianists impressed Joseph Haydn on his visits to London, but Maria Hester Park was a particular favourite.

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Money to Burn Charles Dickens

Pip receives a visitor from among the criminal classes, but his condescending attempt to play the gentleman rebounds spectacularly.

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Montagu’s Frolic William Henry Melmoth

John, Duke of Montagu, that irrepressible prankster, identified a sad-faced soldier in the Mall as the perfect mark.

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