17th Century Almanac for September – Cod, Corsairs & Ship Money
Newfoundland cod, first Atlantic triangular trade, pirates and slaves.
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Early Modern History
Early Modern history – including the 17th Century Almanac monthly blog of rural life, agricultural labour, farming and fishing lore, faith, ritual and social behaviour – historical research snippets, comment and more by author Charles Cordell.
17th Century Almanac for August – Climate Change & Conflict
Harvest, the Little Ice Age, war, biodynamics and farming today.
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17th Century Almanac for July – Free Quarter & Contribution
The ‘hungry month’, campaigning armies, taxation and St Swithin.
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17th Century Almanac for June – Midsummer Fires & Hay Making
Bonfires, rush bearing, the Battle of the Dunes, Dunkirk and D Day.
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17th Century Almanac for May – Maypoles, Ministers & Mutiny
Whitsuntide, church wakes, wickedness and Leveller slaves.
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Reenacting the Battle of Edgehill 1642
Blackpowder, pikes and books at the Battle of Edgehill, 28-29 August.
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