5 February The literary calendar
On this day in English literature
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Born on this day 02
Thought for the day
Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life and bid thee feed By the stream and o'er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing, woolly bright.
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Remembered today
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James Smetham British artist (1821-1889) -
William Michael Rossetti Pre-Raphaelite writer and critic (1829-1919) -
George Arliss English actor, author, playwright and filmmaker (1868–1946) -
Edward Pakenham, 6th Earl of Longford Irish writer and peer -
Angela du Maurier British actress and novelist (1904–2002)
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Photo credits
- Terence Blacker: Angela Sykes, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Jeremy Clarke: Chris Avery, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- James Smetham: James Smetham, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- William Michael Rossetti: Julia Margaret Cameron, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- George Arliss: Moffett, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Edward Pakenham, 6th Earl of Longford: National Library of Ireland on The Commons, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Angela du Maurier: Hay Wrightson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized