
Dick Whittington: from medieval merchant to panto hero
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Richard Whittington's Life in England
Citizen of London, Richard Whittington is out now published by Hearst. Author Michael McCarthy talks about his research for the new book. He says he was surprised at how well London coped with black death and pestilences. The author also reveals that Whittington never wanted to be involved in politics.
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