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17th Century Dictionaries, part one
Robert Cawdrey tried to clarify fuzzy English in the 17th century.
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Put on your Party Hat - it's Festival Time in England
The Travel Sleuth looks at some Festival celebrations in Cornwall, Lancashire, and Sussex, and a Viking Reenactment Weekend in York.
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The Poetry of Coronation Street
The Suite101.com <i>Coronation Street</i> Poetry Contest kicks off. Find out more and be inspired by some wonderful <i>Corrie</i> verse.
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Lancashire's Finest Food?
Lancashire chef Paul Heathcote was among the first to promote regional food, sourcing produce locally & using traditional dishes such as Lancashire hotpot & black pudding
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Peter Moores Comes to Lancashire
Peter Moores has had a really eventful career as coach. Starting with Sussex soon after his playing days, he has coached at almost all the tiers.
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The Lancashire Cotton Famine
While America fought out the Civil War , the cotton weavers of Lancashire were brought to the brink of starvation.
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Plot Elements: Setting
Article on setting as a plot element, including historical period as setting.
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Textiles and the industrial revolution
The textile industry especially the British textile industry played a very important role in the emergence and the subsequent development of the industrial revolution.
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Preston Temple Loses Property Tax Exempt Status
The British House of Lords decided to remove tax exempt status from a Mormon temple in Chorley in Lancashire County.
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Best Place for your Golf Vacation
Based on Southport, the area around Royal Birkdale, host to the 2008 Open Golf Championship, boasts the world's greatest concentration of top golf courses. Read on!
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Radiohead Live – LCCC, Manchester, 29/06/08
Old Trafford cricket ground is usually home to Lancashire's finest sportsmen but it was Thom Yorke not Freddie Flintoff pleasing the crowd on this sunny Sunday evening.
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Robert W. Service, Canada's Poet
Robert Service earned international fame with his book "Songs of a Sourdough" and two lively ballads, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee".
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Ship Submission's 1682 Voyage to Maryland
Members of six families made up the majority of passengers on the ship Submission's stormy passage from Liverpool, England to Choptank, Maryland in 1682.
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Cricket's Greatest Comebacks
A victory in cricket having followed on is practically unheard of. The few occasions when this is achieved are rightly classed as the game's greatest comebacks
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The Innovations Of The Industrial Revolution
Arguably the technological and industrial innovations developed during the industrial revolution were essential for the full development of that process.
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The British Order of Battle and their Senior Commanders
A straightforward listing of Regiments by Division, with short biographical notes on senior commanders. It is hoped this article will be helpful in following the course of the campaign.

Stones History (Mar 7-13)
Somes Stones events this week in history
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The Evolution of Tap Dance
The percussive dance style called Tap was fashioned over time from bits, pieces, and combinations of cultural traditions into a dazzling and energetic dance convention.
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UK's Best Rock Festivals in 2008
Rock, pop and folk festivals have mushroomed in the UK in recent years featuring the world's top acts. Here are the dates and headliners for the major UK music festivals.
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Big Chef Takes on Little Chef (Channel 4)
To launch the Great British Food Fight season on Channel 4 this three-part doc follows an attempt to radically introduce a range of foods to help re-invent the company.
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Manchester's History of War
This walkable trail of anti-slavery monuments, workers' rights sites, and anti-war venues tells a lot about this city and how it changed the world.
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Old English Country Inns, UK
Discover beautiful bed and breakfast accommodation at historic British inns whilst travelling through beautiful parts of Shropshire, Lancashire and Devon in England.
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17th Century Dictionaries, part two
17th Century dictionaries
robert cawdrey

Bumping Around the Internet
The King of the Coronation Street website link-spotters ascends his throne and graces you with a few words.
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Stones History (August 24 - 30)
This week in the history of the Stones
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Detour across the Atlantic . . .
Yes, Virginia, there will always be an England . . .
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Festivals by the lorryload
There are more folk festivals than ever. Is this good, or has the festival circuit outgrown itself?
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Festivals by the lorryload
There are more folk festivals than ever. Is this good, or has the festival circuit outgrown itself?
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Stones History ( Aug 29 - Sept 3)
A brief look at this week in history
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2008 Folk Music Albums
The perfect Christmas gift is something that can be enjoyed on the day and also repeatedly enjoyed into the New Year and beyond. A good folk music album fits the bill.
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Apple Day - Celebrating UK Apples
Apples are good for you, giving Vitamin C and dietry fibre. What's more, they taste good and kids like them! That's why the UK's "Apple Day" has been running for 17 years
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Audiobook Love Stories With a Diffference
People looking for something a little different from their love stories will find mystery and thrillers as well as humor and memoirs in this selection of audiobooks.
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Best of English Food and Cooking
The Best of English Food and Cooking by Annette Yates is more than just a cookbook. As well as eighty traditional regional recipes it has a history of English food too.
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How to Bake Perfect Parkin
Parkin is a traditional gingerbread eaten in Autumn, in Yorkshire. It is a sweet and sticky cake that is perfect for long winter evenings.
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Mayflower Passenger List
On September 6, 1620, more than 100 passengers set sail for America aboard the Mayflower. Beginning here is a list of those people.
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New Lonely Planet Wales Guide
From Welsh Castles to modern Cardiff, the Lonely Planet Wales guide covers everything Welsh: Snowdonia, Swansea, the Brecon Beacons and the best food and accommodation
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Sir William Walton
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
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Super League Show Goes National
Popular rugby league show, The Super League Show, is set to be given a second slot on TV.
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Traditional Easter Dock Pudding
Traditional collectors of many races prepare spring brews to purify the blood. Wild herbs are a cheap and healthy alternative to supermarket salads, but danger lurks.
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Book Review: Chinese Astrology by Derek Walters
Chinese Astrology is obviously a highly specialized book that would suit readers that are looking to supplement an educational activity or course.
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Global folk meltdown
Distinctive regional folk music styles are disappearing. True or false? Should we care?
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Global folk meltdown
Distinctive regional folk music styles are disappearing. True or false? Should we care?
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Roses for remembrance and all that
The rose, and the meanings it has taken unto itself over the years is quite interesting to say the least.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. III
Third part of the article about the age of Anne Boleyn.
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Ackee and Saltfish
Enjoy the unique flavors of the Caribbean. Jamaica's ackee and saltfish should be tasted by all travelers seeking a cultural culinary travel experience.
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Biography of British Crime Author Stephen Booth
Stephen Booth has quietly established himself as one of Britain's leading crime writers, winning prestigious awards and building a loyal following of discerning readers.
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Championship Results in England for 17 January
Birmingham and Reading failed to close the gap on leaders Wolves.
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English Premier League Tickets
Watching top flight UK football matches at Upton Park, Anfield, Old Trafford, the Emirates Stadium and Craven Cottage or in Reading, Portsmouth, Newcastle and Birmingham.
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English Premier League-Title Race
Avram Grant and Sir Alex Ferguson lead their men into the final fixture level on points, meaning an incredible climax at the summit of the Premier League table.
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Exploring the Sausage
A light -hearted look at one of the most versatile of traditional processed foods and how to enjoy them.
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