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Clare Sheridan: best-selling writer and Winston Churchill’s ‘wild’ cousin
A newly available photographic collection brings into fresh focus one of Sussex’s most extraordinary women: sculptor, journalist, traveller and writer, Clare Sheridan (1885-1970) ‘As a human being she must rank as unique’, wrote The Times in Clare
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The life of a Cornish traveller of the early-19th century
A Cornish traveller of the early-19th century, explorer of West Africa and of the mighty Niger river, Richard Lander was captured and held for ransom by tribesmen, before dying on his third expedition aged just 29 Born in Truro at the Fighting
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Remembering Essex born Dame Vera Lynn
Born during a global conflict, she’d make her name during the next one. Dubbed the ‘Forces Sweetheart’, she gave concerts to service personnel in the likes of Egypt, India and Burma during WW2 when she was a member of ENSA (Entertainments National
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Tony Husband: The Private Eye cartoonist remembered
Cartoonist par excellence Tony Husband was renowned for his black humour, until the very end. A doyen of the daft, he was forever amused by his own, and other folks’ blunders so had limitless material for his craft. He was noted for his contributions
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Jethro Tull: the 18th-century agricultural pioneer and 1970s band muse
Knowing my esteemed editor well, I know that she appreciates any oblique reference to rock music, and I have to confess I do value a group named after some historical figure. There’s ‘Franz Ferdinand’ and ‘Tesla’ (from Nikola Tesla), for example, ‘
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The man who invented British satire
Political cartoons are nothing new. Newspapers and magazines have been running satirical caricatures of public figures since publishers were able to reproduce illustrations on a news sheet. Punch, first published in 1841, was the celebrated home of
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The amazing life of Harry Clifton
Harry Clifton is still a figure mired in controversy and some proclaim him to have been a “waster” and a “terrible gambler” who destroyed his family and its estates by deliberately squandering money or simply giving it away. He is spoken of as
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The legendary broadcaster known as 'The Voice of Cricket'
Journo, author, commentator, poet, hymnwriter, onetime Southampton ‘bobby’, and connoisseur of vino who loved his native county, John Arlott was a humble yet much loved representative of Hampshire Born on February 25, 1914, in Basingstoke at Cemetery
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Is this the prettiest map of Kent ever created?
The county of Kent has traditionally been blessed but also burdened by its moniker ‘The Garden of England’, which references its apple and pear orchards, its hops and its pretty villages. But its extensive coastline has made it as much a maritime as
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Dorchester is home to the finest Thomas Hardy archive in the world
Dorchester is home to the finest Thomas Hardy archive in the world. A fascinating treasure trove of manuscripts, correspondence, photographs and ephemera that speak not only of his literary life, but also shed light on the man behind the formidable
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The Derbyshire pioneer of the Industrial Revolution in America
Although historically condemned as ‘Slater the Traitor’ by the townsfolk of his native Belper, Samuel Slater (1768-1835) was also dubbed by President Andrew Jackson as the ‘Father of the American Industrial Revolution.’ Slater was born to William
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The revolution in roadbuilding in Devon
Anyone reading this article is likely to have travelled on Devon's 1,142 mile network of turnpike roads. Part of some of today's busiest routes, turnpike roads did more than anything else to open the county to trade and communications with the rest
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A Sussex Love Affair: 14 towns and villages to fall for
Chichester Praised by judges for having both ‘class and a heart’, the county town and only city of West Sussex was named as the Best Place to Live in the South East of England in the 2023 annual Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live guide. Adding to
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Is Downton Abbey coming back? 'Secret' series 7 begins filming per reports
It’s been just over eight years since the last series of Downton Abbey aired on ITV, which began in 2010. But fans may not have long to wait to see the lives of the aristocratic Yorkshire Crawley family on TV screens once more as it’s been reported
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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Theatre review: The Full Monty at Opera House Manchester
An excellent night out! The Full Monty - The Play, delivers against all hopes and expectations. With a truly lasting legacy and a wonderful cast, The Full Monty - The Play, by Simon Beaufoy, had a lot to live up to in order to come close to the
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The Archbishop of York who was named as a Saint
New evidence has been discovered of a lost English saint. An entry in a 15th century manuscript has provided “unambiguous proof” that Thurstan, who was Archbishop of York from 1114 to 1140, achieved sainthood when he was previously thought to have
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Bluebird to return to ‘spiritual home’ of Donald Campbell
Record-breaking hydroplane Bluebird K7 will return to the Lake District to go on permanent display, museum bosses have said. Its pilot, Donald Campbell, died on January 4 1967 aged 45 when Bluebird flipped into the air and disintegrated as he attempted
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Win a three course meal and prosecco at Colonel Saab in London
Luxury Indian dining destination Colonel Saab is offering one lucky winner a three course meal for two from their a la carte menu with prosecco at their multi-award-winning Holborn restaurant or their new, bigger restaurant by Trafalgar Square.
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Win a watercolour painting of Stock in Essex by James Merriott
Trees feature very strongly in many of these Stock watercolours and Stock, very near to where I live is a very beautiful village. My loose style enables me to paint quickly and that's good news for me as my mind is always asking ‘What’s coming
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Win a wonderful stay in a Norfolk Hideaways cottage
This is your chance to win a short break in one of Norfolk Hideaways’ 680-plus beautiful coastal, rural and Broads properties. Norfolk Hideaways is Norfolk’s largest self-catering holiday cottage agency and whether you are looking for a cosy cottage
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Yorkshire proposals, picnics and perfect memories
Yorkshire is made for romance, whether it’s a rugged landscape, stately home or dreamy hotel. We talk to couples who made the county part of their memorable moment... Location, location One couple in particular based their whole wedding
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Love Again, Actually: finding love the second time around
Second-time-arounders tell their stories of finding happiness, whether they met across a crowded room, or through today’s phenomenon of online dating. And the experts give their views on ways to make a match. Fiona Elder was enjoying lunch
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Locks of love: stories from Bakewell’s Weir Bridge
Bakewell’s Weir Bridge may polarise opinion but it’s hard not to be touched by some of the life stories found there. Richard Bradley heads to the town to learn more about this relatively recent tradition Martin & Holly – forever & a day; Sajad
