Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1249

Burning Daylight

George Stephenson argued that his steam engines were solar-powered.

1250

The Spear of St Mercurius

Roman Emperor Julian was ready to destroy an entire Christian community over his wounded pride.

1251

With Hymns and Sweet Perfumes

Elfric imagines how the Virgin Mary went to her eternal home.

1252

Flodden Edge

The Scots paid a heavy price for honouring their ‘Auld Alliance’ with France.

1253

The Kings of Northumbria

Out of a restless alliance between two 6th century kingdoms came a civilisation that defined Englishness.

1254

Vinland

Scandinavian warrior Leif Ericson was sent to bring Christianity to Greenland, but accidentally discovered North America instead.