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the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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The Weekly Return of Lessons repeated by Prisoners at Reading Gaol from 25 May to 1 June 1850. (Report of the schoolmaster to the gaol chaplain). W.B.: 'Repeat the Collect and 51st and 139th Psalms'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: W.B.      Print: Book

  

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W.B., transport convict writing to Rev Joseph from Portland Prison: 'by the blessing of God, after coming to this place, and receiving instruction from my dear chaplains here, and by prayer and reading the Bible, the Lord has been pleased to hear and pour his spirit upon me ... I take great delight in reading the Scripture and praying.'

Century: 1800-1849 / 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: W.B.      Print: Book

 

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