“he squeezed through the tiny gap”
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Read MoreOn October 10, 1677 a 12-year-old heiress married a 20-year-old baronet. That wedding shaped the feature of London. This Today in London History podcast tells the tale. TRANSCRIPT London calling. London Walks connecting. London Walks here with your daily London fix. Story time. History time. Five points. 1. The bride was 12 years old. 2. […]
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