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A city of southwest England south of Bristol. It was an important medieval market and ecclesiastical center. |
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Wells, Ida Bell1862-1931.
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Tweet American journalist and reformer who campaigned nationwide against lynching and founded the Negro Fellowship League in 1910.  (click for a larger image) Ida B. Wells |
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Wells, H(erbert) G(eorge)1866–1946.
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Tweet British writer. Particularly known for his science-fiction novels, such as The Time Machine (1895) and The War of the Worlds (1898), he also wrote popular accounts of history and science.  (click for a larger image) H.G. Wells |
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American delivery-company operator who founded the American Express Company (1850) and organized Wells, Fargo and Company (1852) with William Fargo. |
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