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introducing my au
Aziraphale accidentally becomes a Jacobite spy and works
with Crowley during the Rising!
do they succeed? probably not!
do they fall in love? most definitely!

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2020-01-03

Harriet's book is now available on Amazon kindle - here's the link. https://t.co/VHNW7zfjxw
If you've read the Jacobite Chronicles, this is the background story of Caroline's Aunt Harriet. If you haven't read my other books, this is also a stand-alone, so why not try it?

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2019-12-22

1673, James VII & II married Mary of Modena.
This was James's 2nd marriage - and it led to his exile. Find out why at https://t.co/9JiRWitzBT

This anti-Jacobite medal depicts James as a bear overturning 3 hives, which represent Scotland, England & Ireland.

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2019-11-21

Today, Macpherson is often called a “faker” & “forger”. But much of the hostility towards him is because, shortly after the Jacobite rebellions, he staked a claim for the existence of a high culture.
(Img: Girodet, Ossian Receiving the Ghosts of Fallen French Heroes)

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2019-10-27

Today we're bringing you some close-ups from & The Art of Noise at . In the exhibition you can expect in-depth analysis of his fantastic social commentary, from the Jacobite uprising to chimney boys and the origins of God Save the King.

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2019-06-29

If you have any trouble locating those lost townships Inverigan, Achnacon & Achtriochtan - they're all on the Roy Map!
Military Survey of Scotland undertaken 1747-55 after the Jacobite rising
William Roy surveyor
Paul Sandby draughtsman
https://t.co/8Pi19u9wa1

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2019-06-21

Go see Hogarth & The Art of Noise at , on the intertwining of art, entertainment and history, including great sound installation by - plus an amazing crash course on Jacobites by as an unexpected bonus today.

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2019-06-09

We hold several special collections of maps, including the Marischal collection of 137 maps of Scotland - compiled by Jacobite sympathisers in exile. This is Marischal 71, an 1808 map by Benjamin Smith. https://t.co/Gk6MXWxAqo

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2019-04-20

OTD 1745 Jacobites routed government forces at Prestonpans, after using a night march to get within striking distance. Same tactic was to fail badly at Culloden. Impressions of the march & battle by the much missed Andrew Hillhouse, one our finest painters of historic battles.

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2018-09-21

Rare box is - "the son (sun) of Charles I will emerge (as the moon) from the to his kingdom (city) restoring the succession (the crown), Royal authority (orb), the church (mitre), peace (spectre across the sword)" https://t.co/YQpdzzWDMW

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2018-07-31

Meet Anna Scott 1st Duchess of Buccleuch, heiress, & patroness of Riddle’s Court. Her ill-fated marriage to Jacobite rebel the Duke of Monmouth ended in his execution in 1685, but her resilience ensured her legacy and name was untouched by treason. More; https://t.co/A9NatDh9jV

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2018-03-07

Looking forward to tomorrow’s finale at with talking about bros Charles Edward & Henry Benedict & the in exile (portraits from

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2017-11-30

Exhibition | Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites https://t.co/6FVBPDTM4e

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2017-06-10

Coming soon - visit The Prestonpans Tapestry for free and discover the story of the Jacobites! https://t.co/YaIHNeYEeG …

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2017-06-02

in 1701 James Francis Edward Stuart became the Jacobite claimant to the thrones of England & Scotland.

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2016-09-16

300 years ago the Earl of Mar's fought the Duke of Argyle's army at the Battle of

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2015-11-13

Deception, treachery & a struggle for power...Game of Crowns: the 1715 Jacobite Rising our new exhibition opens soon!

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2014-12-05