in 1747 elected an MP posthumously?

Edward Legge, a Naval Officer serving in the West Indies, was elected on 15 Dec. News later arrived that Legge had in fact passed away 87 days prior, on 19 Sept.

🎨 Portsmouth Harbour in 1747

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We hold some beautiful old maps & plans illustrating the natural in our archives. This one, of Sheffield Park, depicts the lake, deer park and wooded areas. From a book of maps by Edward Wakefield, 1816 (ACC 10528/1)

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. ‘s brand new album “Lifers” is finally here...
Be sure to check it out 🤘🏻
This one was well and truly worth the wait and has been on repeat all day!!!
Another awesome one for the quarantine mix 🔥

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Bring on this Friday...
One of our all time favourite bands are set to release their brand new album
Check out their latest track and let us know what you think:
https://t.co/pBl8IVry8B

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I've created some new pages to organise my local history content. The "Postcards from Ton" series can be found here -
https://t.co/fFLrmJFGeX

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Here's a page from the latest book Elk Jam. You can download a free copy at the Local Herd website!

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金延 幸子 with 東京ローカル・ホンク

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Loving the wonderful packaging by new brand Djeco. These puzzles are perfect birthday gifts and great value starting at £7.99

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Did you know there"s a reference library at the top of our museum in Barbican House? We also have a great little bookshop downstairs.

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