Stories
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An animated almanac for the modern world
Discover why Thomas Coleman wanted to make a medieval folding almanac relevant to the modern world and see the film for yourself.
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A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
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Rehab centres and the ‘cure’ for addiction
Guy Stagg takes us on a brief history of rehab centres and their approaches to addiction and recovery.
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The self-Deceiver plainly discover'd to himself: or, the serious Christian instructed in his duty to God, to himself, and to his neighbour. In some Private Conferences between a Minister and his Parishioner. By Clement Ellis, M. A. Late Rector of Kirkby in Nottinghamshire, Prebend of Southwell, and Fellow of Queen's-College, Oxon.
Ellis, Clement, 1630-1700.Date: M.DCC.XXXI. [1731]- Books
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Discourses on various subjects. By Thomas Balguy, D. D. Archdeacon and Prebendary of Winchester, and formerly Fellow of St. John's College, in Cambridge.
Balguy, Thomas, 1716-1795.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]- Books
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A practical treatise on Christian perfection. Extracted from a late author. By John Wesley, M. A. Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxon.
Law, William, 1686-1761.Date: [1743]- Books
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A sermon preached at the Assizes at Durham July 29th, 1795; and published at the request of The Lord Bishop, The Honorable the Judges of Assize, And the Grand Jury; By William Paley, D. D. Rector of Bishop Wearmouth, &c.
Paley, William, 1743-1805.Date: 1795- Books
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A sermon preached before the Society for the Reformation of Manners. At Salters-Hall, August 3, 1763. By John Conder, D. D. Published at the Request of the Society.
Conder, John, 1714-1781.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]