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The Suez Canal – good for the British Empire

17 Nov 2018

To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1869 the Suez Canal opened to shipping. The canal is 100 miles long, of which 75 miles were excavated by an estimated 30... Read More

AA’s Dr Bob, an ordinary man, an inspiration to millions

16 Nov 2018

To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1950 the American doctor, Robert Smith, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) died aged 71. ‘Dr Bob’ was a chronic alcoholic who, until he... Read More

William Cowper’s mental breakdown

15 Nov 2018

To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1731 the English poet and writer of hymns William Cowper was born. Cowper changed 18th century poetry by writing about real people and... Read More

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William Cowper’s mental breakdown

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