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Thread #172237 Message #4168140
Posted By: Rain Dog
21-Mar-23 - 08:46 AM
Thread Name: Billy Waters - Captivated 1820s London
Subject: Billy Waters - Captivated 1820s London
"As a disabled war veteran, Waters’ busking drew crowds and was portrayed in books, plays and paintings. But he died in wretched poverty and only 200 years on is his legacy being recognised."