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1 ‘The House Sunset’ (4) Jonathan’s & Frances’ Tales
These two stories bring the story of the Old Vine to its conclusion. In 1955 Jonathan Roper came to Baildon and slapped a demolition order on the building, and soon after Frances Benyon came to look at it with a view to buy.
Average
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Nov 20 05
75 plays
2 ‘The House at Sunset’ (3) David’s & Mary’s Tales
Both David Armstrong and Mary Crisp lived in the centre unit of the Old Vine; David in mid-Victorian times, and Mary in the early 20th Century.
Tough
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Nov 19 05
66 plays
3 ‘The House at Sunset’ (2) Hatton’s & Lydia’s Tales
Hatton and his twin sister were left with Aunt Dorothea when their mother died three weeks after their birth; Lydia was the daughter of the family who bought The Old Vine from Hatton when they left the country.
Tough
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Nov 17 05
78 plays
4 ‘The House at Sunset’ (1) – Felicity’s Tale
‘At the age of seven I was a skilful pickpocket. I could also sew neatly, write a tolerable hand and make a curtsey…’
Tough
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Nov 16 05
81 plays
5 'The House at Old Vine' (6) - Oliver's Tale
Oliver Stanton was a pupil at the Old Vine School and returned as a teacher. This is his story.
Tough
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Nov 15 05
69 plays
6 'The House at Old Vine' (5) - Ethelreda's Tale
When Ethelreda was fifteen she left her home in the Fens and by a series of mini-adventures ended up at the Old Vine, which was then a school for boys. This is her tale.
Average
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Jun 01 04
72 plays
7 'The House at Old Vine' (4) - Antony's Tale
When the Civil War broke out I was thirty-four years old, which is somewhat too late to go soldiering for the first time, unless you are fired with great enthusiasm for a cause.
Difficult
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Apr 23 04
75 plays
8 'The House at Old Vine' (3) - Barbara's Tale
Barbara’s tale starts with an echo of Anne Blanchefleur, but ends very differently as Barbara was a stronger character altogether.
Tough
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Apr 20 04
72 plays
9 'The House at Old Vine' (2) - Elizabeth's Tale
Elizabeth was Josiana’s great-great granddaughter, and her tale speaks of the religious intolerance of the Elizabethan era – but what possible part could an eight year old have to play in that?
Difficult
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Apr 19 04
72 plays
10 'The House at Old Vine' (1) - Josiana's Tale
Josiana Greenwood grew up as the despised granddaughter on a small farm, the product of a liaison between her mother and an un-named man, and the reason her grandfather was unable to enlarge his territory.
Tough
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Apr 13 04
75 plays
11 'The Town House' (5) - Nicholas Freeman'sTale
Nicholas Freeman went to the Old Vine to be a Tutor. Although he only stayed there for a short time, his position was such that he is able to tell the story of what happened when Maude returned from Beauclaire at the age of twelve.
Difficult
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Apr 12 04
84 plays
12 'The Town House' (4) - Maude Reed's Tale
Martin’s granddaughter was sent away from home by her mother, who disliked her intently. Forced to fend for herself even in the crowded community at Beauclaire, she emerged as formidable as her grandfather ever was.
Average
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Apr 11 04
78 plays
13 'The Town House' (3) - Anne Blanchefleur's Tale
Anne's mother called her kinsman 'Uncle Bowdegrave' and spoke of his estate in Kent - Abhurst. This connects Martin's daughter-in-law to his old feudal lord, from whom he escaped with his first wife when he was a young man. Equality for the serf?
Average
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Apr 07 04
78 plays
14 'The Town House' (2) - Old Agnes's Tale
Old Agnes had known Martin and Kate before the uprising against the Abbey, and went with him when he built his house at the Old Vine. This is her story.
Average
10 Q
ArleneRimmer
Apr 01 04
81 plays
15 'The Town House' (1) - Martin Reed's Tale
What was it like to be a serf? The first book in the 'Old Vine' trilogy goes some way to describe it.
Average
15 Q
ArleneRimmer
Mar 31 04
93 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* In what circumstances did Martin Reed first make the acquaintance of the Blanchefleur family?
* What was the name of the house where Anne lived with her parents?
* What was the reason for Anne’s visit to her parents’ house about four weeks after her visit to thank the saint?
* What was Anne’s biggest worry while she was pregnant?
* On returning home after visiting the shrine, Anne was to find a new man at table in the large dining hall, and was to instantly find herself fancying him. How long was it before Denys and Anne were to come together?


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