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The Legend of St. Alban and his Beheading

The town of St Albans, situated approximately at 51.754816, -0.336475, tells a story that dates back to the 3rd century […]

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The Legend of Saint Osyth

Saint Osyth was the daughter of a Mercian king and the wife of Sighere, King of Essex. The sources tell

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