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Lewd, rude and reprinted: the 17th-century rake who is back in fashion thanks to Johnny Depp
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He was a legendary hell-raiser in the licentious court of Charles
II, derided by his peers for his "contempt of decency" and the author
of elegant, if explicit, poetry. But in the three centuries since the
premature death of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, his works have
been a naughty pleasure appreciated by a small band of readers,
primarily English undergraduates.However, with the Hollywood actor
Johnny Depp starring as Rochester in a new £10m screen version
of his life, entitled The Libertine, publishers have decided that the
poetry that made Rochester famous is ripe for a ...
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Cornwall Business Week kick started with new business relocation figures; 20th - 24th June 2005 dedicated to celebrating Cornish business excellence and highlighting the benefits of locating a business within the county.
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; M2 PRESSWIRE-20 June 2005-Cornwall Pure Business: Cornwall Business Week kick started with new business relocation...1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:20062005 Cornwall Pure Business, the inward investment programme run by...
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Cornwall provides major boost for film & media industries; Boost for UK's film, television and new-media industries announced today; Investment aims to bring 50 productions to Cornwall and generate almost GBP8million; Major Cornish bodies and acclaimed filmmaker welcomes 'kick-start' to Cornish film-industry.
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; M2 PRESSWIRE-7 April 2005-Cornwall Pure Business: Cornwall provides major boost for film & media industries...announced today; Investment aims to bring 50 productions to Cornwall and generate almost GBP8million; Major Cornish bodies...
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Cornwall joins the 'must see' venues of the world
Newspaper article from: Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
; Cornwall ranks alongside Antarctica and Brooklyn...accolade was the second in a week for Cornwall's tourism industry. The county has...2006. Council bosses and officials from Cornwall Enterprise's VisitCornwall service...
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Cornwall could lead the way in eco-energy
Newspaper article from: Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
; Cornwall is standing at the forefront of a new...Businesses and political leaders in Cornwall have the opportunity and the social responsibility...sustainable energy best practice across Europe. Cornwall is a pioneering county - the first wind...
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Newquay Cornwall Airport scoops ERA Airport Achievement Award.
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; M2 PRESSWIRE-9 October 2009-Newquay Cornwall Airport: Newquay Cornwall Airport scoops ERA Airport Achievement Award...Interlaken, Switzerland -- The UK's Newquay Cornwall Airport was last night honoured with the prestigious...
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Cornwall end their wait for victory over Devon
Newspaper article from: Plymouth Evening Herald, The
; Devon...25 Cornwall...33 DEVON, with 10 Plymouth Albion...after being beaten by a more physical Cornwall side at Brickfields on Saturday. The...enough to prevent a first defeat to Cornwall for seven years and a first championship...
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CORNWALL CHARM OFFSETS MIST GRAY, CHILLY DAYS CAN'T SUBMERGE THE BEAUTY OF ENGLAND'S 'SUNNIEST' COASTAL SPOT
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe
; Cornwall is billed as England's sunniest spot...dreary variation. We fled from London to Cornwall last August, seeking the sun, and came...than made up for the dearth of sunshine. Cornwall, an ancient Celtic land, today is a...
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Newquay Cornwall Airport supports the Best of Britain & Ireland 2009.
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; M2 PRESSWIRE-24 March 2009-Newquay Cornwall Airport: Newquay Cornwall Airport supports the Best of Britain & Ireland...1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:24032009 Cornwall was voted Britain's No1 UK holiday destination...
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Cornwall's first champions
Newspaper article from: Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
; ...in early November the year before when Cornwall beat Somerset 25-6 away. This was...Devon. And it was to Devon that Cornwall had to go next. The Cornish side went...but all was not lost. In the next game Cornwall crushed Gloucestershire 34 - 10. Usually...
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Cornwall to target SME businesses with New Year advertising drive.
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; M2 PRESSWIRE-4 January 2005-Cornwall Pure Business: Cornwall to target SME businesses with New Year advertising drive...1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01042005 Cornwall Pure Business, an initiative established to attract...
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