Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1525

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

When Parliament sent the Army against American colonists, people still calling themselves ‘British’ had to decide very quickly what that meant to them.

1526

The Miracle of Piso Livadi

Three fishermen let their tongues run away with them, and were left counting the cost.

1527

Mrs Bold’s Thunderclap

There comes a point in some relationships when words just aren’t enough.

1528

Mrs Clements

Mrs Clements of Durham is not a household name, but the product she invented is.

1529

St Nicholas of the Cats

A very unusual monastery with some very unusual protectors.

1530

‘Nimrod’

Edward Elgar suffered from depression, and ‘Nimrod’ is his token of thanks to the true friend who supported him through it.