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Mathematical Bridge

Footbridge across the River Cam in Cambridge, England, connecting two parts of Queens' College, built using seven shorter lengths of straight timber to form an arch.

Mathematical fallacy

Series of steps which is seemingly correct but contains a flawed argument, or a spurious proof of an obvious contradiction such as that 1 = 2. Fallacies differ from simple mistakes in that there is an element of concealment in the presentation of the proof.

Mather Lane Mills

Former complex of cotton mills built on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal in Bedford, Leigh in Lancashire, England.

Matthew Hopkins

English witch-hunter who claimed to hold the office of Witchfinder General, although that title was never bestowed by Parliament.

Matthew Murray

Matthew Murray was an engineer born in Newcastle on Tyne who became known for improving steam engines and building the first commercially successful steam locomotive.

Maud Foster Windmill

Seven-storey, five-sail tower mill close to the Maud Foster Drain, from which she is named, in Skirbeck, Boston, Lincolnshire.

Maurice Winnick

English musician and dance band leader of the British dance band era.

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Meg Shelton

Reputed witch whose corpse kept reappearing from its grave until it was covered by a large boulder.

Melchester Rovers

Redirected to Roy of the Rovers.