James Cook
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Journey with Captain James Cook from his birthplace, in Yorkshire to the frontiers of his explorations to the vast Pacific Ocean and beyond. He was the first European to make contact with the Eastern coastline of Australia. Gain a new insight into what his ‘everyday’ life looked like, as you discover new worlds with this adventurous explorer.
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George Cayley
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