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We thought you might be interested in this event from The National Archives:The Life, Death and ‘Afterlife’ of Henry VI24 April, 2pm, OnlineBook Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-life-death-and-afterlife-of-henry-vi-tickets-1982963402918The tragic reign of the boy king who almost became a saint.Crowned king at only nine months old, and deposed and murdered 50 years later, Henry VI’s life and death were entangled in the brutal civil war known as the Wars of the Roses.In this talk, medieval collections specialist Euan Roger will explore some of the key moments of Henry’s reign including magical plots, violent battles, and the king’s faltering mental health in the latter decades of his life. He will also examine the ‘afterlife’ of Henry’s body after 1471, as the king’s legacy was revived and manipulated with a posthumous cult and succession of miracles. ... See MoreSee Less

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Pen to Print

6 days ago

We thought you might be interested in this event from Writers & Artists:Writing Cozy Crime with Jo Middleton21 April, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, OnlineBook Tickets: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-cosy-crimeFrom daggers in dining rooms to sleepy towns full of secrets, cosy crime is soaring in popularity.Whether you want to be the next Richard Osman or Janice Hallett, cosy crime writer Jo Middleton will guide you through the key things you need to know to write successfully in the genre, including top tips on creating believable suspects, clues, and motives. ... See MoreSee Less

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Pen to Print

6 days ago

We asked our team for their favourite book recommendations. These are top picks from Irina, a regular Pen to Print and Write On! contributor and one half of Books by MILE.Frankenstein by Mary ShellyPride And Prejudice by Jane AustinHarry Potter by J K RowlingThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternThe Mortal Instruments by Cassandra ClareA Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid HosseiniNever Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroMaster And Margarita by Mikhail BulgakovThe Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle His Dark Materials by Philip PullmanThe Girls by Lori Lansens Have you read any of these? #GoAllIn #myfavbooks #loveyourlibrary #amreading @go_all_in_2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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