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The Alfred Jewel: A Work of Kingly Craftsmanship
The Wolvercote Tongue, as the writers openly acknowledge, is based on a real treasure, the Alfred Jewel. Found in a Somerset peat bog in 1693, this superb example of late ninth-century Saxon ...
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Queensland officials are scrambling to draw up contingency plans for race meetings this week as Cyclone Alfred approaches
Officials are drawing up contingency plans for race meetings this week – particularly Saturday’s $2m Queensland Jewel day at the Gold Coast – with Tropical Cyclone Alfred bearing down on the ...