Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1057

Arthur MacPherson

MacPherson’s tireless efforts to promote Russian sport earned him a unique Imperial honour, and the enmity of the Communists.

1058

The Aspden Cup

British factory workers started a historic three-cornered league in the Russian city of St Petersburg.

1059

Passover to Pentecost

St Bede explains how the Exodus and the Ten Commandments are related to Easter and Whitsuntide.

1060

The Lion of Piraeus

A marble statue in Venice bears witness to Europe’s long history of brave defeats and fruitless victories.

1061

One False Step

Louisa Musgrove thought she had hit on a sure method of winning Captain Wentworth’s affections.

1062

Mary Anning

A twelve-year-old girl from Lyme Regis made a historic discovery while selling seashells to tourists.