Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1363

St Patrick of Ireland

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

1364

‘This England’

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

1365

Cragside: the Home of Modern Living

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

1366

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.

1367

Alfred Learns To Read

Even as a child, King Alfred couldn’t resist a challenge.

1368

King Edwin and the Hand of Destiny

Forced from his throne and threatened with murder, Edwin makes a curious bargain for his deliverance.