Wombwell Essays

  • The Life of Billy- Original Writing

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    to be a successful person in life. Billy’s school was an all boy’s school situated in Barnsley. The school was run by corporal punishment, and the head teacher believed that is how it should be. The only similarity between Billy’s school and Wombwell High is that they are both located in Barnsley. During registration, Billy shouts out “German bight” after Mr Crossley reads out Fishers name in the register. At this point Mr Crossley becomes very angry with Billy for interrupting his register

  • Sue Smasher: A Tennis player and Her Contract issue

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    Q.      Sue Smasher was a promising young tennis player. In July 1991, when she was 16, she entered into the separate agreements, both of which were to run until July 1993. No. 1, with Lew Lobb, a noted tennis coach whereby he undertook to organize her training and decide which tournaments she should play in. In return, Sue agreed to act on Lew’s advice and pay him 20% of her winnings from tournaments. No. 2, with Drive Power Ltd, whereby Sue promised to use their sports equipment in return for Drive

  • U.S. Anti-Piracy Actions in the Caribbean

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    Navy – Naval Historical Center. “Operations Against West Indian Pirates, 1822-1830s” July 15, 1996. http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/stream/faq45-7.htm. Konstam, Angus, and Angus McBride. Privateers and Pirates 1730-1830. Osceola: Osprey, 2001. Wombwell, James A. “19th-Century Piracy.” The Long War Against Piracy: Historical Trends. (2010): 36-49.

  • The Veiled Lodger by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and The Lamb To The Slaughter by Roald Dahl

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    In the stories The Veiled Lodger by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and The Lamb To The Slaughter by Roald Dahl, both women murder their husbands. Who do you have the most sympathy for, and why? In the stories 'The Veiled Lodger' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and 'The Lamb To The Slaughter' by Roald Dahl, both women murder their husbands. Who do you have the most sympathy for, and why? 'The adventure of the veiled lodger' is an epic tale of treachery, murder, and deceit. Written in Victorian England