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William Sessarakoo: the Royal African
One man’s journey from African prince through slavery into London high society
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A Spanish view of the Great Fire of London
A 1666 report shows the fire made international news
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The East View of Kew and Strand Green (engraving)
Chatelain, Jean Baptiste Claude, Chatelain, Jean Baptiste Claude, Chatelain, Jean Baptiste Claude
C. 1800
