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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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St Columban
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(c.543–615) Irish monk who was already in his mid-40s when he set off with 12 companions to take Celtic Christianity to the continent of Europe. He founded several monasteries, most notably at Luxeuil in France and Bobbio in northern Italy. His feast day is November 23.
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