Blogs in January 1970

To Defy a King 1st January 1970

The privileged daughter of one of the most powerful men in England, Mahelt Marshal’s life changes dramatically when her father is suspected of treachery by King John. Her brothers become hostages and Mahelt is married to Hugh Bigod, heir...

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Garden Open Today 1st January 1970

In the UK, the National Gardens Scheme Charitable Trust (www.ngs.org.uk)organises the opening of private gardens. This is the authors story of opening his garden.

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The Levelling Sea 1st January 1970

The story of Britain’s colourful maritime past seen through the changing fortunes of the Cornish port of Falmouth. Within the space of few years, during the 1560s and 1570s, a maritime revolution took place in England that would contribute...

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Down The Grain Silos 1st January 1970

Fresh out of college the author finds himself in a unique position cleaning grain silos with two very different men. This story is about what they taught him. A cross between long form journalism and the short story, ‘Down...

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Berlin Game 1st January 1970

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