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Celebrating the Magna Carta by Nancy Baines On the evening of October 20th, seventy-five members of The Friends of Fort York enjoyed a private viewing of the Magna Carta of 1300 and the Charter of the Forest. The Fort York Visitor Centre proved again what a wonderful space it is for such an exhibit. We watched the introductory video, a glass of wine in hand, and sampled 8 The Fife and Drum
delicious goodies. Accompanying the Magna Carta itself was a wealth of information about the origins of our legal and human rights heritage in Britain. The evening was capped by a knowledgeable and humorous talk by Magna Carta historian Dr. Carolyn Harris. All agreed that it was a delightful event. Many thanks go to the Fort York staff and the Volunteer Cooks.
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