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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1351

St Aidan Returns King Penda’s Fire

When Penda tried to burn down Bamburgh Castle, St Aidan turned the pagan King’s own weapons against him.

1352

Sharp’s Castle

At Bamburgh, John Sharp organised free healthcare and education, bargain groceries, and the world’s first coastguard service.

1353

St Patrick of Ireland

After escaping from six years as a slave in Ireland, Patrick wanted only one thing: to go back.

1354

‘This England’

John of Gaunt watches in despair as his country is milked for its wealth and shared out among the king’s favourites.

1355

Cragside: the Home of Modern Living

Lord Armstrong’s home was an Aladdin’s cave of Victorian technology.

1356

Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve are set in a Garden of carefree delight, but the Snake swears they are victims of a cruel deception.