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Monday, October 2, 2023

Something About Sir John Bennett

Labels: 19 century, people, places - england

Keeping to his schemes, the hours tick away.

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"If children spent more time learning obscure facts and less time watching television, the world would be a better place."

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The Dark Secret of Weatherend (1984)

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  • saint fidgeta (50)
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Index - Adaptations

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