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A 17th Century Bowling Ball discovered during an archaeological investigation by Swindon Archaeological Society, in the area of the lower lake at Lydiard Park in 1972.

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A Better Way to Make Chocolate - Lady Johanna St.John's Recipe

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Lady Johanna St.John's 17th Century recipe book contains a wealth of herbal remedies and fascinating curatives. The newly introduced drink of chocolate to English society made it an instant hit, and was thought to have certain healing powers. Who's not to agree?!