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  • History Revealed

    LETTERS

    Mar 17, 2022 2 minutes

    A FRUITY SUBJECT

    I so enjoy BBC History Revealed, especially the Christmas 2021 issue. What a wonderful plethora of fascinating articles.

    I was intrigued by the ‘What Great Paintings Say’ feature on the and have been inspired to contribute a couple of comments. Firstly, the Brussels Griffon, which is almost touching the hem of the lady’s dress, has been described by enthusiasts as a ‘velcro-dog’ for its

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