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379 The King's Party

The History of England

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The Sisters of the Scabbard

The Sisters of the Scabbard were working in Long Acre, Bedfordshire. Their ancient profession was struggling and they weren't taking it lying down. The royalists sensed an opportunity to use them as a political tool. They helped Charles II win back control of London during his reign.

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