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Sir William Lucas, Regency Mayors, and Royal House Fires - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 5

23/7/2022

My Cousin Jane

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What exactly was Sir William Lucas' role as the mayor of a small market town? What's the difference between The Palace of Westminster, Saint James, and Buckingham? And why should the monarchy invest in fire insurance? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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