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In Their End Is Our Beginning: The Henrys Tudor

Our History Year culminates with the two men that began the Tudor dynasty, who share an anniversary today 28th January; what we can learn about God and kingship from them, and how we can subvert their legacy to a new renaissance. Warch elspethr.wordpress.com during Lent for the launch of the Year of Wonders. Easter is March 31st

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