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By Tim Holt on January 13, 2017
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On this day in British History: January 12th
By Tim Holt on January 12, 2017
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On this day in British History: January 8th
By Tim Holt on January 8, 2017
871 Alfred the Great (born in Oxfordshire) led a West Saxon army to repel an invasion by the Vikings. 1746 Bonnie Prince Charlie occupied Stirling....
On this day in British History: January 7th
By Tim Holt on January 7, 2017
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By Tim Holt on January 6, 2017
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By Tim Holt on January 2, 2017
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By Tim Holt on January 3, 2015
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By Tim Holt on January 2, 2015
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