Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Rope Trick

When Ranulf Flambard, Bishop of Durham, became the Tower of London’s first prisoner he did not intend making a long stay.

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Dear Elizabeth

Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna was a grand-daughter of Queen Victoria, but to one ordinary Russian she was simply ‘dear Elizabeth’.

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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

A wily predator dons a sheepskin so he can help himself to the whole flock.

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The Birth of the Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell was heading for a dead end when a broken component showed him the way.

779

Keeping In With Hodge

Dr Johnson’s cat left James Boswell cold, but the great man himself would do anything to avoid hurting the little fellow’s feelings.

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Peter and Fevronia

Beneath a clutter of mediaeval legend lies a heartwarming tale of a Russian Prince and his peasant bride.