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The Exeter Cloth Dispatch Book 1763 – 5

Posted on Aug 18, 2020 by The Proof Angel

I love snippets from the past. This post about a forthcoming book, The Exeter Cloth Dispatch Book 1763-5 looks fascinating.

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Inspired by the Baldishol

Posted on Jul 28, 2020 by The Proof Angel

The Baldishol tapestry is the oldest in Norway, and one of the oldest in Europe. It was found in the 17th century church at Baldishol in Nes, demolished in 1879. It was discovered balled up and covered in clay, under … Continue reading →

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