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An expense of both time and money, 1822
But will it slice a pineapple?
Jun 17, 2022
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Andrew Chapman
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Determined application, 1820
The productivity of a polymath
Sep 30, 2022
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Andrew Chapman
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'I fell into a looseness', 1684
Look away if squeamish.
Aug 19, 2022
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Andrew Chapman
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How to make coffee, 1699
(Plus: Where to find love, 1695)
Sep 15, 2023
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Andrew Chapman
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The apple of his eye, c.1666
It's rootin' tootin' fruitin' Newton again
Mar 31, 2023
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Andrew Chapman
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Life in the Smoke, 1661
Anyone for pea soup?
Jul 15, 2022
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Andrew Chapman
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Watch your step! 1786
And don't be Johnny Raw!
Jul 19
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Andrew Chapman
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A drive in a steam engine, 1830
Is this the first ever account from a steam railway passenger?
Jun 25, 2021
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Andrew Chapman
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Marching on Manchester, 1745 (Part 2)
Beppy loves 'the P' in his blue silk waistcoat…
Dec 8, 2023
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Andrew Chapman
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Falling, 1871
Top tip from the mountains: let go of your hat.
Feb 24, 2023
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Andrew Chapman
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Continual interruptions, 1864
The organ-grinder, not the monkey
Jun 24, 2022
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Andrew Chapman
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Want to buy a rhino? (1684)
How did Mr Langley lose his shirt?
Mar 19, 2021
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Andrew Chapman
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