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peterloo massacre, manchester, england, 18196
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Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)101
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Parson, William5
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Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)4
Charles I, King of England, 1600-16493
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Bailey, Samuel, 1791-18702

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Sprotbrough; or, A few passing notes for a morning's ramble

Fardell, John George

[1850]

Dedication signed: J.G.F. Anonymous by J.G. Fardell.

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The most notable antiquity of Great Britain, vulgarly called Stone-Heng : on Salisbury plain, restored

Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-1677); Kirkall, Elisha (1682?-1742); Hassell, J (1825); Van Dyck, Sir Anthony (1599-1641)

1725

Jones's "Stone-Heng restored" is edited by John Webb from rough notes left by the author. Plates by W. Hollar, and E. Kirkall; after Anth. van Dyke, and J. Hassell. "London: Printed by James Bette...

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Collin's walk through London and Westminster, a poem in burlesque

D'Urfey, Thomas (1653-1723)

1690

"Licensed March 27. 1690. Rob. Midgley" - title page. Epistle dedicatory signed: T. D'Urfey. Title within double line border.

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Press Cuttings: Jewish Interest (1)

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1978-1992

Press cuttings collected by Jon Silkin relating to his interest in Jewish history and culture. Includes 2 articles on plans to commemorate the massacre of Jews at York in 1190 (1978); an article from ...

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Information on Swan Hunter

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

c.1985

Information collected by Jon Silkin relating to the Tyneside shipbuilding firm Swan Hunter. Includes a folder containing a colour brochure on Swan Hunter, information on naval auxiliaries and military...

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