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For questions relating to the historic Kingdom of England prior to 1707, or the country of England within the modern United Kingdom that is one of Britain's Home Nations.
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Did English/British merchant sailors receive written testimonials between 1500 and 1750?
I seem to remember reading that at the end of a voyage a sailor got a conduct report written by the captain along with his pay. These testimonials were then valuable in getting him his next job. It so …
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An online old style Julian calendar for England?
I'd be sceptical of an online resource unless they'd really done their homework. If you want to take up the challenge then you need the standard reference book: "A Handbook of Dates for Students of Br …
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What is a "Johnsonian world of clubs and coffee houses" in the context of 18th century England?
Yes it's Samuel Johnson. There is an idealized view that 18th century London coffee-houses were full of great men exchanging dazzling repartee on the popular matters of the day. These meetings led to …
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The Penny Wedding - what are the items in the bottom right corner and why are they there?
It's a punchbowl with lemons, sugar, a strong spirit in the brown stoppered bottle, and a some nutmeg or cinnamon in the silver "pepperpot", and a large serving ladle.
Why is it on the floor? I don't …
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