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The "John Bull" Steam Locomotive
The John Bull was an English-built steam locomotive operated in the United States during the 19th Century.
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It's No Bull... The Story of John Bull, Typical Englishman
A history of the term "John Bull" as applied to the English.
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The Old John Bull
The John Bull is probably the most famous, and definitely the only one still operational, of the early steam locomotives.
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Johnny Canuck
It seems that certain countries have created a person to personify the country.
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The Peasants' Revolt of 1381
A rebellion of working class people following social changes brought about by the Black Death.
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The Fabians and the British Empire, Part XI
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 11 of a 13 part series.

West Point Foundry
The West Point Foundry, produced two early locomotives.
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Henry Solomon Wellcome
Wellcome is a fascinating 19th/20th century scientist whose early inventions include invisible ink and travelling medical chests.
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Spiced Beef , and a Castle Retreat for Rural Sybarites
Enjoy Victorian Spiced Beef for a New Year's Buffet and discover a rural gem of a castle hotel in Buchanan country near Loch Lomond, Scotland.
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The Architect who transformed London
This month I am joining our 18th century event with my article on John Nash, the brilliant Regency architect.
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To the Moon by Way of Testing
Before the first successful launch of a manned Apollo mission, critical tests of hardware had to be completed.
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Into a Second Winter
With the onset of winter, comparisons with the previous year's hardships were inevitable.


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