13

Borrowed Tools

By Ethel Smyth

Ethel Smyth encouraged writers to try to find their own words before deciding to borrow someone else’s.

14

How to Impress the English

By Leopold Mozart

Leopold Mozart was eager to win the hearts of the English, and thought he knew just the way to do it.

15

Study the Heart

By Ignatius Sancho

Former slave Ignatius Sancho complained that Britain was denying to Africa the free trade and Christian principles she so badly needed.

16

On Thin Ice

By Sir Charles Villiers Stanford

Charles Villiers Stanford found it necessary to play dumb on a visit to snowy Leipzig.

17

The Rests in Life’s Melody

By John Ruskin

A benevolent lecturer has to persuade a class of restless girls to stay inside on a rainy day.

18

Mistris Park

By Clay Lane

Several English pianists impressed Joseph Haydn on his visits to London, but Maria Hester Park was a particular favourite.