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This essayist and poet is best known for his 'Dictionery of the English Language', published in 1755

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This Day in British History

12 February, 1554

Lady Jane Grey executed

Grey became famous as the 'Nine Days Queen', a pawn in the ambitions of the Earl of Northumberland

Monarch Mayhem

He was famed for the saying, 'no bishop, no king'

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Accommodation

Oxfordshire

Daisy Cottage

Stanford-in-the-Vale
Self catering cottage

Cosy Stone walled and thatched detached cottage in the heart of this village on the edge of the Cotswolds. National Trust Coleshill, Buscot, and Uffington … more >>
Sleeps 4

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Oxfordshire

Herrieff's Cottage

Banbury
Self catering cottage

A Grade II listed converted cowshed, in a quiet village 2 miles from Banbury. The cottage has been refurbished to a very high standard, … more >>
Sleeps 3

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Witney (Hotel)

Witney Four Pillars Hotel

Witney Four Pillars Hotel is a traditional Cotswold style hotel. Situated just 10 miles from Oxford and 7 miles from Burford, gateway to the Cotswolds. Features include lounge, newly refurbished lounge bar and restaurant, leisure club, outdoor seating and onsite free car parking. more >>

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Banbury (Hotel)

Mercure Whately Hall Hotel

A 3 star hotel in an idyllic 17th Century setting with hidden staircases, original wooden beams & stone fireplace. Offering 69 ensuite rooms. The hotel is deal for exploring the Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon, Oxford, Woodstcock & Warwick. Minutes from Banbury railway and coach stations, and 30 miles from Birmingham … more >>