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Samuel Johnson, a well-known and loved writer of the 18th century, died in London in 1784. Check out some of his works on the MHS catalogue, Abigail: https://t.co/AbOQUQpPC8

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2022-12-14

Its (or thereabouts!), and we've got one or two cards for the bard.......
Find them at https://t.co/4fb8xZE6hJ

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2019-04-23

the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson's finest - and final - hour.

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2016-10-21

1714 George I controversially proclaimed King of Great Britain and Ireland, sparking riots across the country.

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2016-08-02

4 Nov 1805: Strachan's action off Cape Ortegal, after Trafalgar - capture of 4 ships https://t.co/tBtP2ENZat

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2015-11-04

29 Oct to John Byng, b.1704: admiral court-martialled & shot in 1757 https://t.co/MJy5xbZfYe

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2015-10-29

30 Jun 1797: Richard Parker hanged on HMS Sandwich for his leading role in Nore Mutiny http://t.co/5IkaA5bE6w

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2015-06-30