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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

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Alfred the Great and England

Alfred the Great and England

Without Alfred and his children there would never have been an England with its English language, literature and culture. The story of his triumph when all had seemed lost is one the greatest dramas of England’s history.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Places of InterestOctober 21, 2021December 10, 2021791 Words2 Comments

On the Essex Marshes

On the Essex Marshes

A quiet spot on the Essex coastal marshes, where time seems to stand still, raises the question—where is the source of true power? Continue reading “On the Essex Marshes” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Places of Interest, The English CountrysideApril 10, 2018August 11, 2018756 Words2 Comments
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