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STRAWBEILRX HILL, ) y^onirce //'////r/e-. srr-/r/r/sJ/V/r/y/ . i ROYAL ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF EjlSTEf ENGLAND CIVIL, MILITARY, POLITICAL, AND ECCLESIASTICAL, FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO TTIE PRESENT TIME, INCLUDING A SURVEY OF THE EASTERN COUNTIES PHYSICAL FEATURES, GEOLOGY, AND NATURAL HISTORY OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ESSEX, NORFOLK, AND SUFFOLK DESCRIPTIONS OF ANTIQUITIES, CASTLES, CAMPS, PORTS, CHURCHES, ABBEYS, MONASTERIES, MARKET TOWNS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND THE SEATS OP THE NOBILITY AND GENTRY; AN ACCOUNT OF AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURES, TRADES, &c MEMOIRS OF COUNTY FAMILIES AND EMINENT MEN OF EVERY PERIOD. BY A. D. BAYNE Author of " A History of Norwich." JAMES MACDONALD & Co., MARKET-PLACE, GREAT YARMOUTH. FEINTED AT THE " NORFOLK NEWS " OFFICE, MUSEUM COUET, ST. ANDEEw's, NORWICH. CONTENTS OF VOL. I.
Introduction
. Plan of the Work — Topographical and Historical — Natural History and Geology of Eastern England, 9 ; Climate and Flora of East Anglia, 21 ; tlie Eauna of Eastern England, 24 ; the Birds of Norfolk and Suffolk, 26; the Fishes of Norfolk and Suffolk, 29.
Chapter I
TorocRAPHv oi*' Essex — Situation and~'E5_*_ce*nt, 33. General Description of Essex, 33 ; --Physical Features of the County, 30 ; Political Division of the County, 39 ; Ecclesiastical Division of the County, 39 ; Estates in Es.sex, 40. Hundreds in Essex — Tendring, 40; Lexden, 41; Winstree, 41; Thurstable, 42; Dengie, 43; Rochford, 43 ; Chelmsford, 44 ; Witham, 45 ; Hickford, 45 ; Freshwell, 46 ; Uttlesford, 46 ; Clavering, 47 ; Dunmow, 48 ; Ongar, 48 ; Waltham, 49 ; Becontree, 52 ; Barstable, 52 ; Chalford, 53 ; Havering atte Bower, 54. The Towns in Essex — (ColcliÆst'er Line of Bailway.J Stratford, 55; Barking, 56; Ilford, 56; Romford, 57; Brentwood, 58; Ingatestone, 61; Chelmsford, 61; Witham, 64; Braintree, 64; Coggeshall, 67 ; Colchester, 69 ; Ardleigh, 76 ; Manningtree, 77 ; Harwich, 78 ; Southend, 82 ; Maldon, 84 ; Walton-on-the-Naze, 84.
(Cambridge Line of Railway.) Tottenham, 86 ; Walthamstow, 86 ; Edmonton, 87 ; Enfield, 87 ; Waltham Abbey, 88 ; Roydon, 90 ; Broxbourne, 90 ; Harlow, 91 ; Sutton, 92 ; Bishop Stortford, 93 ; Stanstead, 93 ; Elsenham, 94 ; Quenden, 94 ; Newport, 95 ; Saffron Walden, 95 ; Audley End, 98; Chesterford, 100. Essex .Castles and Forts, 101 ; Abbeys and othek Monastic Institutions in Essex, 101. CONTENTS. II Seats of the Nobility and Gentry in Essex — Audley End, Lord Braybrooke, 39 ; Euston Hall, Viscount Maynard, 39 ; Thorn don Hall, Lord Petre, 39 ; Terling Place, Lord Rayleigh, 39 ; Rivenhall Place, Sir .I.P. Wood, LL.D., 39 ; Down Hall, near Harlow, Sir J. T. J. Selwin, 39 ; Hill HaU, Sir W. B. Smith, 39 ; Heydon HaU, Sir B. J. H. Soame, 39 ; Mesner HaU, Sir R. A. Alleyan, 39 ; Wivenhoe HaU, Sir W. C. De Crespigny, 39 ; Dale Hall, Sir B. Hartwell, 39 ; Newton Hall, Sir B. P. Henniker, 39 ; Bell House, Sir T. B. Lennard, 39 ; Ingatestone, Edgar Disney, Esq., 61 ; Audley End, Lord Braybrook, 98.
Chapter II
Topography of Cambridgeshire — Situation and Extent, 101 General Description of the County, 102 ; Hundreds and Parishes in the County, 108. The Towns of Cambridgeshire — Cambridge, 109 ; the University of Cambridge, 112 ; the University Colleges, 124; Newmarket, 125; Linton, 127; Waterbeach, 127; the City of Ely, 128; Littleport, 131; March, 131; Wisbeach, 132; Thorney Abbey, 135; Whittlesey, 136. The Bedford Level, 136. The Estuary of the Wash of Lincoln, 138.
Chapter III
, Topography of Norfolk — Situation and Extent, 139. General Description of the County, 139 ; the Forest Bed in Norfolk, 140 ; the Norfolk Coast, 141 ; Physical Features of Norfolk, 145; Political Divisions, 147 ; Ecclesiastical Divisions, 147. Hundreds in West Norfolk — Clackclose, 148; Grimshoe, 149 ; Shropham, 153; Guiltcross, 154; Wayland, 156; South Greenhoe, 157; Forehoe, 158; Mitford, 162 ; Launditch, 164; Eynesford, 165; Gallow, 166; North Greenhoe, 168; Smithdon, 172; Freebridge Lynn, 173; Freebridge Marshland, 174; Brothercross, 176. Towns and Parishes in West Norfolk — Downham Market, 149; Thetford, 150; Attleborough, 153 ; East Harling, 155; Kenninghall, 155 ; Quidenham, 156 ; Watton, 157 ; Merton, 157 ; Swats ham, 158; Wymondham, 159; Kimberley, 161; Hingham, 161; Dereham, 162; Elmham, 165; Moreton-on-the-Hill, 165; the Burnhams, 166; Fakenham, 167; Houghton, 167; Raynham, 168; Walsingham, 168; WeUs, 170; Holk ham, 171; Hunstanton, 172; Castle Acre, 173; Castle Rising, 173; Hillington St. Mary, 174; Sandringham, 175; a description of Lynn Regis,' 175 ; Rise and Progress of the Town, 176.
Seats of the Nobility and Gentry in West Norfolk— KenninghaU, 155 ; Quidenham, 156; Merton, 157 ; Kimberley, 161 ; Elmham, 165; Houghton, 167; Raynham, 168; Walsingham, 169; Holkham, 171; Hunstanton, 172; HiUington, 174; Sandringham, the Seat of the Prince of Wales, 174. CONTENTS. III Hundreds in East Norfolk — Blofield, 183; Walsham, 185; South Walsham, 186; Happing, 190; East Flegg, 193 ; West Flegg, 193 ; Tunstead, 187. Towns and Parishes in East Norfolk — Bishop's Thorpe, 183; Postwick, 183; Blofield, 183; Strumpshaw, 184; Brandeston, 184 ; Burlingham, 184 ; Buckenham Ferry, 184 ; Cantley, 185 ; Acle, 185; South Walsham, 186; North Walsham, 187; Westwick, 187; Bacton, 189; Ingham, 190; Ludham, 191; Eccles, 192; Caister, 193; Stokesby, 195 ; Ashby, 195 ; Rollesby, 195 ; Martham, 196; Somerton, 196; Winterton, 196.
Seats of the Nobility and Gentry in East Norfolk — Bishop's Thorpe, 183 ; Blofield, 183 ; Burlingham, 184; Westwick, 187. Hundreds in North Norfolk — Taverham, 197 ; Holt, 202 ; South Erpingham, 203; North Erpingham, 208. Towns and Parishes in North Norfolk — Attlebridge, 197; Drayton, 198; Cossey, 198; Taverham, 199; Horsford, 199; Horsham, 199; Catton, 200; Sprowston, 200; Rackheath, 200; Spixworth, 201 ; Salhouse, 201 ; Wroxham, 201 ; Holt, 202 ; Melton Constable, 202 ; Cley, 203 ; Aylsham, 203 ; Blickling, 205 ; Gunton, 206 ; Coltishall, 207 ; Heydon, 207 ; Trimmingham, 208 ; Mundesley, 208 ; Sher ringham. 209 ; Siderstrand, 210 ; Cromer, 211. Seats of the Nobility and Gentry in North Norfolk — Taverham, 197 ; Cossey, 198 ; Catton, 200 ; Rackheath, 200 ; Wroxham, 201 ; Spixworth, 201 ; Letheringsett, 202 ; Aylsham, 203 ; Blickling, 205 ; Gunton, 206 ; Heydon, 207 ; Cromer, 210 ; Melton Constable, 202.
Hundreds in South Norfolk — Henstead, 213; Humbleyard, 217; Clavering, 219; Loddon, 222; Depwade, 224; Ear.diam, 226 ; Diss, 231. Towns and Parishes in South Norfolk — Arminghall, 213: Whitlingham, 213; Kirby Bedon, 213; Bramerton, 214 ; Suiiingham, 214; Caister, 214; Shottesham, 216; Bracon Ash, 216; East Carlton, 217; Keswick, 217; Hethersett, 218; Ketteringham, 218; Aldeby, 219; Brooke, 219 ; Burgh Wheatacre, 220; EUingham, 220; Geldestone, 220 ; Gillingham, 221; Haddiscoe, 221; Kirby Cane, 221; Hales, 222; Howe, 222; Langley, 222; Ditchingham, 223; Loddon, 223; Stratton, 224; Tasburgh, 224 ; Shelton, 225 ; Morningthorpe, 225 ; Carlton Rode, 225 ; Earsham, 226 ; Denton, 227 ; Mendham, 227 ; Metfield, 228 ; Pulham, 229 ; Redenhall, 229 ; Harleston, 229 ; Scole, 231 ; Tivetshall, 231 ; Fersfield, 231 ; Royston, 232 ; Diss, 233 ; the Population of Norfolk in the Nineteenth Century, 234.
Seats of the Nobility and Gentry in South Norfolk — Shottesham, 216; Keswick, 217; Ketteringham, 218; Bracon Ash, 216; Brooke, 219 ; Langley, 222 ; Ditchingham, 223. CONTENTS. CHAPTER IY. General Description of Norwich — Situation and Extent, 235. Rise and Progress of the Citv, 236 ; the Capital of East Anglia, 237; Summary of Local Events, 238 ; Government of the City, 240 ; Population of Norwich, 241 ; Trade of the City, 242 ; the Market Place, 243 ; the Bishopric, 244 ; the Cathedral, 245 ; Monastic Institutions, 246 ; the Parishes and Churches, 247 ; Nonconformist Chapels, 251 ; Norwich Castle, 251 ; County Prison, 253; the Shirehall, 254; St. Andrew's HaU, 254; Public Libraries and Museum, 255 ; Benevolent Institutions, 256 ; Schools, 256 ; the Hamlets, 257 ; City Improvements, 261 ; Manufactures and Trades, 262 ; Wholesale Trade, 267; the River Yare and Navigation, 268.
Chapter V
General Description of Great Yarmouth— Situation and Extent, 270. Origin of the Borough, 271 ; Rise and Progress of the Borough, 272; Summary of Local Events, 273 ; Ancient WaUs and Towers, 275 ; Charters of the Borough, 277 ; the Parish and the Church, 278 ; the Modern Town, 279 ; the Market Place, 280 ; the Quay-side of the Town, 281 ; the Sea-side of the Town, 282 ; Public Buildings, 283 ; Yarmouth in the Summer Season, 284 ; Description of the Denes, 285 ; the Havens of Yarmouth, 287 ; Trade ofthe Port, 289 ; the New Fish Wharf, 291 ; the Fisheries, 292.
Chapter VI
The Topography of Suffolk — Situation and Extent, 293. General Description of the County, 293 ; the Suffolk Coast, 294 ; the Antiquities of Suffolk, 296 ; the Agriculture of Suffolk, 297 ; Manufactures of Suffolk, 300. Towns and Parishes of East Suffolk — Ipswich, 302 ; Landguard Fort, 310; Walton, 311; Felixstow, 312; Ald borough, 313 ; Dunwich, 316; Southwold, 319 ; Pakefield, 322 ; Lowestoft, 322 ; Oulton, 329 ; Carlton Colville, 330 ; Blundeston, 330 ; Somerleyton, 331 ; Fritton, 331 ; Beccles, 335 ; Bungay, 337 ; Halesworth, 340 ; Saxmund ham, 341 ; Wickham Market, 342 ; Framlingham, 343 ; Woodbridge, 346. Midland Towns and Parishes in Suffolk — Bramford, 349 ; Needham Market, 349 ; Haughley, 355 ; Stowmarket, 350. Mellis, 355 ; Eye, 356 ; Mendleshani, 357 ; Hoxne, 357 ; Yoxford, 358.
Towns and Parishes of West Suffolk — Hadleigh, 358 ; Nayland, 359 ; Clare, 359 ; Melford, 362 ; Sudbury, 363 ; Lavenham, 365 ; Bradfield, 366 : Honington, 376 ; Bury St. Edmund's 367 * Brandon, 376; Mildenhall, 378. Seats of the Nobility and Gentry in Suffolk* Somerleyton, 331 ; Helmingham Hall, 346 ; Easton HaU, 346 ; Earl Soham Lodge, 346 ; Parham New Hall, 346 ; Shrubland Park, 350 ; Bosmere Hall 350; Barking Hall, 350; Gipping, 352; Kentwell Hall, 362; Melford Hall' 362 ; Iokworth, 367 ; Barton House, 375, Euston Hall, 376 ; Ampton and Livermere, 375. CONTENTS. V Origin of the Names of Places in Eastern England — Ancient British Names, 383 ; Roman Names, 383 ; Anglo Saxon Names, 384 ; Names of Places in Essex, 385 ; Names of Places in Cambridgeshire, 385 ; Names of Places in NorfoUt, 386 ; Names of Places in Suffolk, 390. Peers, Barons, Baronets, and Knights in Suffolk, 390.*
Chapter VII
Ancient History op the Eastern Counties, b.c. 55 to a.d. 450 — The British and Roman Period, 391 ; the Aborigines of East Anglia, 393; Antiquities of the Ancient Britons, 394 ; ReUgion of the Ancient Britons, 396 ; the Romans in East Anglia, 396 ; Invasions of Julius Cæsar, 397 ; Invasion of Claudius, 398 ; Insurrection of the Iceni, 399 ; Defeat of Boadicea, 401 ; Kings of the Trinobantes — Marius, Lucius, CoiU, 402 ; Story of Helena, 403 • Introduction of Christianity, 404 ; Antiquities of Roman Period, 405 ; Roman Roads, 405 ; Roman Camps, 406 ; Roman Burial Places, 407.
Chapter VIII
The Anglo-Saxon Period, a.d. 450 to 1066 — Invasions of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, 408 ; Tribes of the Anglo Saxons, 409 ; c* Anglo-Saxon Octarchy, 409 ; the Kingdoms of Essex and East Anglia, 410; the Kings of Essex, 410; the Kings of East Anglia, 411 ; St. Edmund the Martyr, 411; Invasions of the Danes, 416; the Anglia Saxon Monarchy, 420 ; Earls and Dukes of Norfolk, 427 ; the Church in East Anglia, 428 ; the Bishops of East Anglia, 430 ; Monasteries of East Anglia, 431 ; Agriculture in the Anglo-Saxon Period, 447 ; Manners and Customs of the Anglo Saxons, 453 ; Manners and Customs of tlie Normans, 454.
Chapter IX
The Anglo-Norman Period — Reign of William I., a.d. 1066 to 1087 — The Norman Conquest, 456 ; the Camp of Refuge at Ely, 457 ; Hereward, the Saxon Hero, 458 ; a Tale of Norwich Castle, 462 ; Norman Barons in East Anglia, 466 ; Grants of Land to Norman Warriors, 469 ; Ancestors of County Families, 470. Riign of William IL, a.d. 1087 to 1100 — Leading Events in this Short Reign, 476 ; Roger Bigod, Governor of East Anglia, 476 ; Eudo Dapifer, Governor of Colchester, 476 ; Grants made by the King in Norfolk, 477 ; Jews settle in the Towns, 477. Antiquities of the Anglo-Norman Period — Norman Castles at Walton, Orford, Framlingham, Haughley, Bungay, and Mettinghani, in Suffolk, 477 ; Description of Framlingham Castle, 478 ; Description of Orford Castle, 480 ; Description of Castleacre, in Norfolk, 481 ; Description of Castle Rising, in Norfolk, 482; Churches of East Anglia, 484 ; Churches of the Anglo-Saxon Period, 484 ; Churches of the Norman Age, 484 ; Churches of the Third or Early-English Age, 485 ; Churches of the Fourth Age, or Ornamental-English Style, 486 ; Churches of the Fifth Age, or Florid-EngUsh Style, 486 ; the Diocese of Norwich, 487 ; Herbert de Losinga, First Bishop of Norwich and Founder of the Cathedral, 487. VI CONTENTS.
Chapter X
Narrative of Events in the Twelfth Century — Reign of Henry I., a.d. 1109 to 1135 — Accession of the King, 488 ; he Seizes the Royal Treasure, 488 ; Dispute between the King and his Brother Robert, 489 ; Bishop Herbert, founder of a Church at Yarmouth, and of a Church and Priory at Lynn, 490; Bishop Herbert succeeded by Eborard, 1121, who built the Nave of the Cathedral, 490 ; Henry I. visits Norwich, and Keeps his Christmas there ; the King buUt a Country Seat at Thetford, and Often Resided There, 491 ; Rebellion of Lord Baynard, of Norfolk, against the King, 491 ; Sir Richard de Lucy, a Norman Knight, Receives a Grant of the Manor of Diss, 492. Reign of Stephen, a.d. 1135 to 1154. Disputed Succession to the Throne, 493 ; Right of Matilda, 493 ; the whole District Desolated by the Wars of the Barons, 495 ; Flemish Refugees in the Eastern Counties, 495 ; Charter granted to the City of Norwich, 495 ; Ipswich and Bungay besieged by the King in 1153, and his Son Committed Ravages near Bury, 496 ; Extortion by his son Eustace at Bury St; Edmund's, 496 ; Condi tion of the Eastern Counties in this Reign, 496.
Reign of Henry II., a.d. 1154 to 1189 — Henry II. , first King of the House of Plantagenet, 496 ; he took Possession of the Castles in Norfolk and Suffolk, 496 ; his Sons Rebel against him and are joined by the Earl of Leicester, 497 ; Prince Henry brings an Army of Flemings into Suffolk, and Besieges Dunwich and takes Possession of Framlinghani Castle, 497 ; the Prince next Besieges Haughley Castle and Demolishes it, 499 ; he is Defeated by the King's Troops near Bury St. Edmund's, 499 ; Historic Scenes in Suffolk — Oppression of the Barons in this Reign, 500 ; Siege of the Castle of Brignorth in Essex, 500 ; Settlement of Jews in the Towns of the Eastern Counties, 502 ; West Dereham Abbey Founded, 503. Reign of Richard I., a.d. 1189 to 1199 — Soon after his Accession this King Raises an Army and sets out for Palestine, 504 ; in this Reign, Roger, son of Hugh Bigod, was created Earl of Norfolk — he greatly Strengthened the Fortifications of Norwich Castle, 505 ; State of Manufactures and Trades in this Reign, 506 ; the Feudal System in the Norman Period, 507 ; State of Agriculture in the Norman Period, 503 ; County Families in the Twelfth Century, 510 ; the Bigod Family in East Anglia, 512 ; the Family of De Warrenne, Castleacre, 518; the Sharnborne Family, 523 ; the Family of Le Strange at Hunstanton, 524 ; the Jernegan Famdy at Somer leyton, 527 ; the Mortimer Family at Attleburgh, 529 ; the Family of De Greys of Merton, 530 ; the Reedhams at Reedham, 532 ; the Family of De Vaux, Norfolk, 533 ; the Family of the Bozuns of Whissonsett, 534 ; the Family of St. Omer, 534 ; the Family of Talbot, 535 ; the Family of the Bacons, 535.
Chapter XI
Narrative of Events in the Thirteenth Century — Reign of King John a.d. 1199 to 1216— King John grants a Charter to the City of Norwich, and to the Towns of Ipswich, Bury St. Edmund's, Yarmouth, Lynn, and Cambridge, 536-7 ; Rise CONTENTS. VII and Progress of the Towns in East Anglia, 538 ; John de Grey, Bishop of Norwich in 1200, and Chaplain to the King, 538 ; Confederacy of the Barons against the King, and their meeting at Bury St. Edmund's, 539 ; the King Besieges Framlingham Castle, 539 ; Colchester Besieged by an Army of Foreigners, 540; Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, joins the Rebellious Barons, 540 ; the Barons Ravage Cambridgeshire, 541 ; King John Sojurns at Lynn, 541 ; he Dies at Newark, 542 ; Jeffrey Fitz Piers created Earl of Essex, 542.
Reign of Henry IIL, a.d. 1216 to 1272 — Soon after this King was Crowned, Louis and his French forces made a Military Progress through Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, and Ravaged those Counties, 542 ; Pandulph became Bishop of Norwich, Succeeded by Thomas de Blunderville, who was Succeeded by Ralph in this Reign, 543 ; Henry III. grants the First Charter to the University of Cambridge, 543 ; this King grants Privdeges to the Inhabitants of Coltishall, 543; the Dean of Norwich Prosecuted for Extortion, 544 ; the Citizens of Norwich Prosecuted for Arson, 544 ; in 1251, a Severe Drought in the Eastern Counties, which caused a Dreadful Famine and Plague, 544 ; an Inquiry Instituted Respecting the Privileges of the Burgesses of Yarmouth, 545 ; in 1260, Two Charters granted to the Burgesses of Yarmouth, and the Town Fortified, 546 ; Affrays between the Burgesses and Monks at Norwich, Bury, Ipswich, and Yarmouth, 546 ; Contest between the Citizens of Norwich and the Monks, 547 ; Riots in the City, 548 ; Punishment of the Rioters, 549 ; Henry III. granted Three Charters to the City, 549 ; in 1265, the Isle of Ely in EebeUion against the King, who took up his Abode at Cambridge and Fortified it, 550 ; Bishops of Norwich, 550 ; the Principal Towns in the Eastern Counties send Representatives to Parliament in 1272, 531 ; Sir Thomas Bacon Returned to be one of the Knights of the Shire for Norfolk, 55 1 ; the Synagogue of the Jews in Norwich Destroyed by Fire, 552 ; Prince Edward visited Cambridge in 1270 to settle Disputes between the Students and Inhabi tants, 552 ; Henry III. granted a Charter to Sir Robert de Tateshale for Free Warren at Denton in Norfolk, 552 ; Geneaology of the Family of the De Tateshales, 553 ; Robert Bardolph, Rector of Thirty Churches, Died in 1224, Leaving his Inheritance Divisible Among his Five Sisters, 554 ; Walter de Raleigh, Chaplain to Henry IIL, was chosen Bishop of Norwich in 1 240, and in 1243 translated to Winchester, 552.
Reign of Edward I. a.d. 1273 to 1307 — Accession of Edward I., 553 ; Checks on the Encroachments of the Clergy, 553 ; Roger Bigod, Governor of Norwich Castle, 554 ; in 1277 the King made a Progress through Norfolk and Suffolk, and kept his Christmas at Norwich, 554; in 1281 the King seized the Liberties of the City, 554; Yarmouth sent Burgesses to Parliament, was governed by four Bailiffs, the Inhabitants sent a Fleet of Armed Vessels to Normandy, and burnt Cherbourg. Afterwards received two Charters from the King, 555 ; Disputes between the Inhabitants of Yar mouth and Gorleston, 555 ; Edward I. Visits Earl de Warrenne at Castleacre, 555 ; Walter de Suffield chosen Bishop of Norwich in 1243, and he Built the Charjel of St. Mary at the east end of the Cathedral, 556 ; Simon de Walton became Bishop of Norwich in 1257, and ruled the Diocese eight years, 556 ; Ralph de Walpole succeeded to the Bishopric, 557 ; State of Agriculture in the 13th century, 557; the Forests of Essex, 557.
County Families Dating from the 13th Century — The Paston Famdy in Norfolk 560 ; the Wodehouse Family at Kimberley, 365 j the Family of De Erpingham, Norfolk, 569 ; the Family of De Lucy at CONTENTS. VIII Diss, 570 ; the Family of De Tony at Saham Tony, 573 ; the Trusbutt Family, South Runcton, 573.
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