The historic Milton library will soon be receiving a much needed revamp, with the state government announcing funding for a refurbishment. The news has been welcomed by the community, many of whom fought to keep the library open four years ago. | WIN News Illawarra | Facebook

1.9K views · 32 reactions | 335 years ago this month, John Milton's Paradise Lost was published for the first time, as Milton's dream of a Godly republic became a reality and then crumbled, and as he turned blind and lost his wife and son. Listen to Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb talk to Prof. Thomas Corns about the fascinating story behind one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/not-just-the-tudors/view Suzannah Lipscomb | History Hit | Facebook