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Introduction to European Women’s Short Cloaks of the 16th and Early 17th Centuries

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the short cloak as worn by 16th and early 17th century women. The paper begins with a brief history of the short cloak prior to the 16th century. It continues with an overview of short cloaks by selected geographic region, comparing visual characteristics from period art and

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A Very Brief History of Some Aspects of Newcastle Upon Tyne to the end of the 16th C

Scholar’s Paper for the Scholars’ Assembly Aelianora de Wyntringham, OL What follows is a quick introductory outline, just showing a bit of what the paper discusses, with snide remarks and questions. Read the paper for answers and you’ll know a little about the best town in England! Newcastle Why – Hi, Aelianora (x 2)! and

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Greensleeves on Mandolin with sung lyrics

We all know of or have heard the glorious song Greensleeves, but does anyone really know who wrote Greensleeves or who it was written for. The history of Greensleeves is a complex one full of mystery and myth but I shall only talk about two of them today. Who wrote Greensleeves you ask? Well, that is one of the biggest mysteries that revolve around Greensleeves. Most

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