Devon

…in search of the Rev Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924), best known as the author of Onward Christian Soldiers. He was vicar here for forty-three years, but his famous hymn was actually…

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Bedfordshire

…his experiences as a curate on the Isle of Wight.  The most famous of these, The Dairyman’s Daughter, was translated into several languages and 2,000,000 copies were printed in his…

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London (South)

…known was William Wilberforce (1759-1833), while the others included John Thornton (1720-1790), his son Henry Thornton (1760-1815), Charles Grant (1746-1823), John Shore (later Lord Teignmouth) (1751-1834), Zachary Macaulay (1768-1838), Granville…

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Northumberland

…633. With the death of Oswald, Northumbria was divided into two parts.  His brother Oswy (612-670) became king of Bernicia, while their cousin Oswin ruled over Deira.  Oswin continued to work…

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ABOUT US

…particular person For general tourist information, visitors should consult www.visitengland.com or www.visitbritain.co.uk. Unfortunately it is not possible to include information on opening times, disabled access or other facilities. Wherever possible,…

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Leicestershire

…as a cabinet maker. In 1829, he covered over 2,000 miles on foot around the villages of Rutland and Leicestershire. Cook was a keen supporter of the temperance movement and,…

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Cambridgeshire

…Pembroke included Ridley’s fellow Protestants John Bradford (1510-1555) and John Rogers (c1500-1555), who both perished in the fires of Smithfield during Mary’s reign. Bradford was ordained by Ridley and became…

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Norfolk

…the North of the city centre is Magdalen Street, with its exotic mixture of Asian restaurants, second-hand shops and ethnic arts emporia. The area has a rather down-at-heel appearance, but…

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Hereford & Worcester

…from the Reformation period were Hugh Latimer (c1481-1555) and John Hooper (1495-1555), but neither has a memorial here. Both men were convinced Protestants and both perished as martyrs to Queen…

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Bristol

…paid for entirely by unsolicited donations from his supporters.   The George Muller Museum at 45-47 College Road (BS7 9FG) tells the full story of Muller’s homes, caring for over 10,000…

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