Stories
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Obesity and Britain’s boys
Six young men and six experiences of being overweight. Find out how these boys and their loved ones feel about this stigmatising issue.
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The secret lives of Britain’s first Black physicians
Dr Annabel Sowemimo explores the web of connections between early Black British doctors, the role of empire in West Africa and the pernicious reach of scientific racism.
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Devilry and doom in 1666
Disastrous events and a significant combination of numbers signalled the end – or perhaps a new beginning – in 1666. But for some, this feverish period fuelled unprecedented inventiveness and development.
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The origins and meanings of pharmacy symbols
What have snakes, unicorns and crocodiles got to do with pharmacies? The history of these modern signs goes back to the Greek gods.
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A new epitome of the annals of Great-Britain: or, a succinct, impartial history of England, from the remotest period of intelligence to the conclusion of the last war. Containing A satisfactory Account of every interesting Occurrence and memorable Character, relative to English History, both at Home and Abroad. Particularly its Origin; the Progress of its Empire; Laws; Civil and Religious Establishment; its various remarkable Operations, Naval and Military; with the Transactions of the most celebrated Personages who distinguished themselves in a Political, Ecclesiastical, or Military Capacity. - Interspersed with Cuts of all the Kings and Queens of England, from William the Conqueror to George III. inclusive. - With an Introduction, on the Constitution and Polity of Great-Britain; its Division into Counties, and the principal Towns in each, their Disance from London, &c. To which is prefixed, a new and correct Map of England. Useful for Youth at Schools, as well as others who are desirous of retaining what they have read of the History of their Country. The second edition, enlarged and corrected. By G. Grey.
Grey, G. (Gilbert).Date: MDCCLXXVII. [1777]- Books
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Rules and articles for the better government of His Majesty's horse and foot guards, and all other his forces in Great Britain and Ireland, and dominions beyond the seas, for the year 1741. Published by His Majesty's command.
Great Britain. Army.Date: 1741- Books
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Rules and articles for the better government of our horse and foot-guards, and all other our land-forces In Our Kingdoms of Great-Britain and Ireland, And Dominions beyond the Seas. Published by His Majesties Command.
Great Britain. Army.Date: 1718- Books
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Rules and articles for the better government of His Majesty's horse and foot guards, and all other his forces in Great Britain and Ireland, and dominions beyond the seas, for the year 1746. Published by His Majesty's command.
Great Britain. Army.Date: 1746- Books
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Rules and articles for the better government of our horse and foot-guards, and all other our land-forces in our kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, and dominions beyond the seas. Published by His Majesty's Command.
Great Britain. Army.Date: 1728