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28 Jan 2012

The "Goddess" of Braunston

Colin Liddell Saturday, January 28, 2012 0

In Jennifer Westwood's excellent book, Albion , mention is made of a carved figure outside All Saints Church in Braunston, Rutlandshire...

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