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DEXTER PLATO

London-based writer and content researcher

specialising in history and hertiage

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ARTICLES

How death records provide an invaluable insight into the pre-history of football. June, 2025.

Medieval Fake News.

Perfected by modern politcians, the spreading of misleading news is by no means a novel event. May, 2023.

Prescedented Times?

Far from unprecedented, restrictions on hospitality are deep rooted in our history. December, 2020.

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They Think it's All Over!

The handshake that marked a shift in the landscape of televised sports broadcasts. June, 2022.

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Making Merry in Tudor Times.

While some still drink excessively, the consequences aren't as severe as they once were. January, 2021.

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Hackney: the farming village.

The coffee-sipping hotspot has transformed over the centuries from its humble origins. November, 2024.

"Time to Beat the Spanish too."

On a balmy summer's morning Francis Drake's bowling match came to an abrupt end.July, 2022.

A Victorian Holiday.

Are restrictions making our holiday habits follow in the footsteps of our ancestors? August, 2020.

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The New Handball Law.

Rule changes might mean football fans should brush up on the new laws. September, 2019.

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