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The Return of Plum Pudding Clay Lane

The Puritans said it was unfit for God-fearing men, but George I thought it fit for a King.

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The Ridolfi Plot Clay Lane

The Pope and the King of Spain decide that the time has come to rid England of her troublesome Queen, Elizabeth I.

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The Summons Comes for Mr Standfast John Buchan

In John Buchan’s story about the Great War, Richard Hannay must watch as his friend sacrifices his life for the Allies.

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The Winter Queen Clay Lane

Conspiracies and dynastic expectations swirled around James I’s daughter from the age of nine.

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Top Banana Alicia Amherst

It was during the troubled reign of Charles I that the very first bananas seen in Britain went on display.

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Two Lions Sir Walter Raleigh

Walter Raleigh had many grievances against James VI and I, but for peace with Scotland he was willing to forget them all.

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