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Join author and poet Lisa Williams on a journey of discovery through her new illustrated book The Big Book of UK History. From the Jacobites and Hadrian’s Wall to the history of bagpipes, this whistlestop tour will explore iconic figures, incredible inventions, key events and shine a light on the UK’s hidden history.
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