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flickeringlamps.com
A few weeks ago, I was spending the weekend with old friends in Sheffield, and on the Saturday afternoon we drove out to Southwell, a pretty little town in Nottinghamshire. I wasn't sure what to expect - my friend had sold Southwell to me as a beautiful and interesting historic town, but I had no... |
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theamateursguide.com
BY STRANGEREMAINS After Saint Nicholas' bones were looted from his tomb in Turkey about 700 years after he died, cities in Italy and Ireland claimed to have stolen the bones. For centuries there wa... |
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lancashirepast.com
The church that stands today as Blackburn Cathedral is a mix of Georgian and mid-Twentieth Century architecture. Welcoming those of faith and no faith alike, inside there is a wealth of artisan design and history that stretches back to Medieval and Tudor times. Blackburn Cathedral The site the cathedral stands on is an old one,... |
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www.olivercromwell.org
[AI summary] The lecture by Dr. Barry Coward explores Oliver Cromwell's multifaceted legacy, highlighting his complex role in shaping modern Britain and Ireland. Coward emphasizes that while Cromwell's actions had profound impacts, the outcomes often diverged from his intentions. Key points include the splintering of Protestant unity, the emergence of Britain as a major international power, the creation of the Church versus Chapel divide, and the lasting influence of Cromwellian reforms on political and religious structures. Coward also discusses the debate over whether the Cromwellian period was a turning point in British history, noting that the restored monarchy in 1660 was not a direct result of Cromwell's influence. The lecture underscores the importanc... |
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