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Christmas 2016: Twelfth Cake

Posted on December 9, 2016 by readinghistory

by Prof Anne Lawrence Twelfth Night: or King and Queen’ by the early-modern poet, Robert Herrick begins: Now, now the mirth comes With the cake full of plums, Where bean’s the king of the sport here; Beside we must know, … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016: Giving at Christmas Time

Posted on December 5, 2016 by readinghistory

by Harriet Mahood The traditions of giving to the less fortunate is alive and well today and many of us will receive leaflets about Christmas charity campaigns through our doors this festive, and witness charity fundraising events whilst out and … Continue reading →

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A Recipe for Tudor Jumbals à la GBBO

Posted on October 13, 2016 by readinghistory

by Dr Ruth Salter As you may be aware that this year the University’s team responsible for MOOCs [Massive Open Online Courses] and the history department, headed by Prof Kate Williams, have been working closely on an exciting venture.  Along … Continue reading →

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