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1700 in Great Britain

Explore 3 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1700.

Historical records for Great Britain in 1700

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Begins Pastoral Poetry

Pope, Alexander · Arts / Literature

As a young writer Pope cultivated the pastoral verse that would establish his early literary reputation.

Frome Quays Support Bristol Shipping

Bristol Harbour Works · Bristol · Harbour authority · Science / Civil Engineering

Tidal access to the diverted Frome continued to form part of Bristol's commercial harbour system. Its legacy can be traced in the layout of the city waterfront.

The Pacificator Published

Defoe, Daniel · Arts / Literature

Defoe published The Pacificator, a satirical poem engaging in contemporary religious and political disputes.

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