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    The Petrifying Spring of Boughton

    During his travels across Britain, writer Daniel Defoe stopped by Boughton House. His hosts showed him a spring which they insisted would “petrify” anything left within its… Read more “The Petrifying Spring of Boughton”

    2nd Jan 202627th Feb 2026 by Jack Preston

    Bonfire Night – Sparked in Northamptonshire ?

    The Origin of Bonfire Night

    24th Oct 202527th Feb 2026 by Jack Preston

    Kettering Inclosure Act 1804

    The Kettering Inclosure Act of 1804, and Inclosure as a whole.

    29th Aug 202527th Feb 2026 by Jack Preston
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