Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Sir William Sterndale Bennett

Acclaimed in Germany as a composer on a par with Mendelssohn himself, Bennett sacrificed his life and talents for music in Britain.

1022

Hooked

The great British public leaves a German tourist speechless during a county match at the Oval in London.

1023

A Many-Chorded Lyre

Stylish batting in cricket is about variety, invention and frankly anything that works, and we have Dr W.G. Grace to thank for it.

1024

The Convert

Victorian cat-lover Harrison Weir launches into his favourite subject, but finds his audience growing restive.

1025

A Very Special Correspondent

Pauline de Meulan’s magazine Publiciste was close to going out of business when an anonymous contributor stepped in.

1026

A Curious Incident

Sherlock Holmes has been engaged to find a missing thoroughbred, but seems more interested in some lame sheep and an idle dog.