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The Original Will Testament of William Shakespeare Returns Home

One of the most important original documents relating to William Shakespeare is set to return to his hometown for the very first time since it was written 400 years ago.…

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Routledge’s new digital resource ‘Secret Files from World Wars to Cold War’

The newest digital resource from Routledge provides key insights into monumental events of twentieth-century history. Sourced from The National Archives, U.K., Secret Files from World Wars to Cold War provides…

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Travelzoo’s Guide to Literary Britain and prize holiday

Can you complete the literary map of the UK? That’s the question posed by travel deal experts Travelzoo with their new interactive game, perfect for bookworms and coinciding with an…

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How many words in the English dictionary originated in Old Norse?

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Norse Origins of English Language Explored at JORVIK Viking Festival

The Norse origins of some of the most common words in the English language will be explored at a lecture taking place as part of this year’s JORVIK Viking Festival…

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Mary Finnigan’s new book Psychedelic Suburbia on David Bowie

The Book That Captures Bowie’s Early Days Mary Finnigan’s book, Psychedelic Suburbia: David Bowie and the Beckenham Arts Lab, tells the story of David Bowie’s life in 1969. The book…

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