From a West Saxon dialect to a global phenomenon, from runes to rap, the development of English follows a fascinating trail.
Ever wondered how Beowulf sounded? Why 'pickleherring' was one of Johnson's choice insults? Explore the ten ages of English in this interactive timeline and find out.
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Game designed and built by: Luecker Interactive
Editorial Consultant and Audio: David Crystal
Image Copyright Information: The Parker Library (Anglo Saxon Chronicle), The Science & Society Picture Library (Rastrick's Notebook); all other images The British Library
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