“In the Scottish Orkneys, the little stone houses with their single large room and central hearth had an extraordinary range of built-in furniture.”
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Stephen Gardiner
Stephen Gardiner was an English politician born in 1497 and died on November 12, 1555. He held several important positions during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, including Lord Chancellor and Privy Councilor. more
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