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The English

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In the England of the 1450s, trade flourished, particularly the wool industry. Charitable giving was also increasing. But that was to change. In the sixth of their eight-part search for the English, Malcolm Billings and Jonathan Riley-Smith reach the Reformation and an intriguing character, Thomas Smith , who served both Catholic and Protestant monarchs.
Music by Steven Faux , performed by the Dufay Collective.
Producer Christopher Stone Stereo
FACTSHEET: for free guide and reading list, write to: [address removed], enclosing sae
BOOK: 'The English' by Malcolm Billings , available from bookshops, £ 10.95

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Malcolm Billings
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Jonathan Riley-Smith
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Thomas Smith
Music By:
Steven Faux
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Malcolm Billings
Source: Radio Times

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