The Tale of Years

The clock in Victoria railway station, Bombay.

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Tale of Years

1785

in The Copy Book

There are three posts in The Copy Book assigned to 1785. To see all our posts in chronological order, go to the Tale of Years.

Who Can Refute a Sneer?

Clever people have realised that it is easier to get people on your side by mockery than by persuasion.

Winter Wisdom

William Cowper feels he has learnt more on one short walk than in many hours of study.

George Pinto

An innovative English composer who did not live to fulfil his extraordinary promise.