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Dallam's Travels with an Organ to the Grand Signieur, 1599-1600 by Thomas Dallam
Queen Elizabeth the First of England, the Grand Turk at Constantinople, and an organ builder named Thomas Dallam—quite a trio. In 1599, Elizabeth commanded master organ builder Dallam to construct and deliver to the Grand Signieur , as a present intended to garner trade and political advantages for England, a fantastic mechanical organ. Dallam’s wonder stood 16 feet high and was topped by a silver holly bush filled with blackbirds and thrushes that sung and shook their wings. Dallam kept a diary during his visit to Turkey, which included a sneak look through a grate at the Grand Turk’s concubi...
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Departure - Meeting with Dunkirkers 02.01.2026 11:08
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The Dunkirkers 01.01.2026 10:55
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At Algiers 31.12.2025 13:13
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Visit to a Monastery on the Island of Zante 30.12.2025 23:34
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At Scanderoon 29.12.2025 17:04
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Master Maye Taken Prisoner 28.12.2025 16:13
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At Chios - A Bag of Garlic 27.12.2025 16:30
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Entering the Dardanelles 26.12.2025 15:39
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Arrival at Constantinople 25.12.2025 13:41
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Taking the Organ to the Seraglio 24.12.2025 17:46
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Dallam Plays the Organ for the Grand Signieur 23.12.2025 16:06
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Dallam Has a Narrow Escape 22.12.2025 18:40
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Journey Home Across Greece 21.12.2025 19:51
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Trumpets Sounding, Home to London 20.12.2025 20:55
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