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Mary Shelley was born in 1797 in London. "Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful." ―from THE ORIGINAL FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley

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2019-08-31

Evelyn De Morgan, one of the most successful artists of her time, spent her early years at Cannon Hall she was born in 1855

Make sure you check out the De Morgan gallery when you visit!

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2019-08-30

Born in 1855 was Evelyn De Morgan. She was a brilliant artist whose pictures were inspired by paintings and her desire to better the world through beautiful art. Her Symbolist works are a window to her spiritualist soul.

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2019-08-30

Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic "I Have A Dream" speech, during the March On Washington For Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

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2019-08-29

Born 1676 Robert Walpole, ?first of Great Britain. Over the years he acquired various epithets among them 'Leviathan' & 'Colossus'. On his fall from power he was made earl of Orford
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2019-08-26

"The observer listens to nature: the experimenter questions and forces her to reveal herself." Happy birthday to the great comparative anatomist Georges Cuvier. He was born in 1769.

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2019-08-23

22 August 1620 Oliver Cromwell married Elizabeth Bourchier, daughter of a London fur dealer, at St Giles Church, Cripplegate. The couple had a devoted relationship, with a family of 9 children, 8 of whom survived infancy. Portraits in our collection.

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2019-08-22

CODE: Veronica X was released in North America on August 21, 2001. It follows Claire Redfield as she searches for Chris. It Introduced Steve Burnside and brought back Wesker, who was thought to be dead after the events of RE1.

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2019-08-22

228 years ago: Slaves in Saint-Domingue gather at Bois Caïman for a secret ceremony, kicking-off the Haitian Revolution.
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How it helped end the French slave trade in Chapter 26 of my well-timed
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2019-08-22

The 19th Amendment was ratified giving women the right to vote.

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2019-08-19

is a world fav artist & back in 1984, he sadly passed away. While his is minimal compared to his & his work was instrumental. released a book all about Don, we've reviewed the book https://t.co/oRclw8ZMuQ

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2019-08-19

1759 Admiral Edward Boscawen engaged and defeated a French Fleet at the Battle of Lagos, off Portugal, during the 7 Years War. 2 current ships carry the Battle honour today. and The Cornishman was also the MP for

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2019-08-18

Quotable - Jessie Burton, born 17 August 1982. Read more here: https://t.co/MOVXoh7y8x

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2019-08-17

17 August 1808 Battle of Roliça. General Henri Delaborde conducts an expert rear-guard action against the forces of Sir Arthur Wellesley. 5/60th engaged on both flanks, skirmishing through woods and over steep hills. Battalion casualties 6 KIA, 42 wounded, 6 MIA.

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2019-08-17

in 1479 Catherine of York was born as the daughter of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville.

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2019-08-14

Norman Rockwell, "Distortion", August 13, 1921, Saturday Evening Post cover, private collection. © Curtis Licensing.

Have you ever tried a fun distorting mirror?

Check back for more paintings by Norman Rockwell.

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2019-08-14

Born 1756 in James Gillray, pre-eminent caricaturist of the period

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2019-08-13

"What is now proved was once only imagined." William Blake passed away 1827.

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2019-08-12