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The Flying Snails of Theydon Bois
There is a legend that scores of flying smails Were frequently seen in the middle of the twelfth century In the skies above Theydon Bois These were noted and illustrated in the Epping Drolleries I have lived in the village for many years But I have never seen a flying snail Although they can be seen Occasionally…
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Percy at Evercreech Juction
I have a photograph of my father Sitting on a bench at Evercreech Junction He is reading Ulysses Leopold Molly Stephen and all Mabel and Mabel’s sister Are casting indecent glances In his knowing direction He is blind to their narrow eyes My mother took this photograph I was shadow hidden in a pram Then…
