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Sir Walter Raleigh’s 400th anniversary

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Sylvia Morris

2018 marks 400 years since the death by execution of one of the most remarkable men of Shakespeare’s period, Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh is popularly known for bringing back the first potatoes from Virginia, for popularising tobacco, and for placing … Continue reading →

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Sir Walter Ralegh and the vagaries of politics

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Sylvia Morris

I’m writing this post on the day of the General Election, 7 May 2015, and by the time you read it most of the results will be in. All the indications are that there will be no clear winner, leading … Continue reading →

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