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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1453

The Return of Plum Pudding

The Puritans said it was unfit for God-fearing men, but George I thought it fit for a King.

1454

John Playford

In England’s brief but dismal experiment as a Republic, Playford saved traditional English dance music from destruction.

1455

The Miracle of St John of the Caves

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

1456

Season of Goodwill

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

1457

The Disaster of the White Ship

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

1458

Bird’s Custard

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