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Ted Vallance

Off with their heads

From Wat Tyler swilling beer in front of Richard II to chants of “God save the poor and down with Ge

By Ted Vallance

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A bill of rights for Britain?

The historic problem with the British 'charters of freedom' like Magna Carta are that they are aimed

By Ted Vallance

Sworn to the Queen

Historical records left behind by exercises in mass public oath-taking dating back to the 16th centu

By Ted Vallance

Magna Carta for sale

‘Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?’ Tony Hancock - Ted Vallance ex

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Celebrating England’s radical history

How a bunch of lefties head each year to the 'Tory Cotswolds' to remember the Levellers

By Ted Vallance

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