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Sex in graphic novels
Sex and sexuality have long been explored in the history of the graphic novel.
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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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In celebration of LGBTQ+ comedy
At school, homophobic jokes made Ella Braidwood feel uncomfortable and ashamed. Fast-forward to today’s inclusive comedy scene, and her very different feelings of hope and happiness.
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Deciding a date for the end of the world
When will the world end? Charlotte Sleigh explores how our obsession with dates and dramatic imaginings of the end can distract us from the dangers slowly creeping up on us.
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A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor, the Aldermen, and the Citizens of London, in the cathedral Church of St. Paul; on November the 5th, 1720. The Day of our Deliverance from the Gunpowder Treason; and also of the Safe and Happy Arrival of his late Majesty, King William, (of Glorious Memory) to Deliver these Nations from Popery and Slavery. By Francis Haslewood. M. A. Rector of Chinkford, in Essex; Prebend of Wherwell, in Hampshire; and Chaplain to His Grace Philip Duke of Wharton.
Haslewood, Francis.Date: MDCCXXI. [1721]- Books
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A plain historical account of the tryal between the Honourable James Annesley, Esq; plaintiff, (who was banish'd into America, by his cruel Uncle, where he remain'd many Years in Slavery.) and the Right Honourable the Earl of Anglesea, defendant: In which the Councils Pleadings on both Sides are entirely preserved; with the Evidence of the most material Witnesses easily digested, the Law Terms, Whe-Latin or French explain'd; and the whole free from the Burthen of tedious and trifling Circumstances, which too often attend larger Accounts.
Annesley, James, 1715-1760.Date: 1744- Books
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A sermon preach'd at Crosby-Square, November the 5th, 1709. in commemoration of our deliverance from popery and slavery. By B. Gravenor.
Grosvenor, B. (Benjamin), 1676-1758.Date: MDCCX [1710]- Books
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A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor, the aldermen, and the citizens of London, in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul; on November the 5th, 1720. The day of our deliverance from the gunpowder treason; and also of the safe and happy arrival of his late Majesty, King William, (of glorious memory) to deliver these nations from popery and slavery. By Francis Haslewood. M.A. rector of Chinkford, in Essex; prebend of Wherwell, in Hampshire; and chaplain to his grace Philip Duke of Wharton.
Haslewood, Francis.Date: MDCCXXI. [1721]- Books
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Memoirs of Mr. George Fane, a London merchant. Who suffered three years of slavery, in the country of Algiers; which was occasioned by an amour with the Duke of ----'s natural daughter: After which he returned to England, married the Lady, and with her possessed an Estate of 60001. per Annum.
Date: M,DCC,XLVI. [1746]