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History

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The Miracle of St John of the Caves

The story of an unexpected escape through the heart of a hill.

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884

Season of Goodwill

‘Goodwill’ was on everyone’s lips, but the Roman Emperor and the God of Israel had very different ideas about it.

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885

The Disaster of the White Ship

The loss of the heir to the throne threw England into crisis.

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886

Bird’s Custard

Alfred Bird’s wife could eat neither eggs nor yeast. So being a Victorian, Alfred put his thinking-cap on.

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887

The Fleming Valve

A Victorian children’s book inspired the birth of modern electronics.

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The Alleluia Victory

How hard-pressed Christians on the Welsh border won a battle without bloodshed.

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