204 years ago: The great London beer flood of October 1814

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By Tim Holt on May 3, 2017
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By Tim Holt on April 30, 2017
One of the very first places I’ve visited since I returned was something I’ve been meaning to investigate properly for years – Little Moreton Hall....
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By Tim Holt on January 13, 2017
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By Tim Holt on January 7, 2017
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By Tim Holt on January 6, 2017
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