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Household Work, Victorian-Style From Mrs Beeton – Part 2
Here’s some sound advice on Victorian housework given by Mrs Beeton. Last week, we saw what Mrs Beeton had to say to the mistress of the household. Now we can see what advice she has for the servants… (From my … Continue reading
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St James’s Church, Piccadilly, Westminster
Last Tuesday, I retraced the steps of my great-great-grandparents, William Elbert Dando and Sarah Louisa Oliver, when I paid a visit to St James’s Church, Westminster, where the couple married on 11th October 1875. My visit to London was a … Continue reading
Plymouth England, The Mayflower And The Pilgrims
I was recently asked by Heather Rojo, a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of New Hampshire, if I’d write an article about my home town of Plymouth, England, for their newsletter, The Shallop. I’m no … Continue reading
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Household Work, Victorian-Style From Mrs Beeton – Part 1
Here’s some sound advice on Victorian housework given by Mrs Beeton to the mistress of the house! Next week, we shall see what she has to say to the servants. (From my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book … Continue reading
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Old Photos Of The M1 Motorway
Most of the M1 motorway was opened between 1959 and 1968. These photographs were probably taken some time during that period. Look, no central reservation barrier! If only the traffic flow was still like this today. I’d be very interested … Continue reading
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How To Make Nougat From Mrs Beeton’s Cookey Book
(This recipe comes from my great-grandmother’s 1909 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Every-Day Cookery’ – see this post for more information.) NOUGAT INGREDIENTS.-¾ lb. of best castor sugar, ½ lb. of almonds, 1 dessertspoonful of lemon-juice. METHOD.-Blanche and chop the almonds … Continue reading
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How To Clean Wallpaper From Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book
If you need to know how to clean wallpaper, look no further than Mrs Beeton’s words of wisdom. (From my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’ – see this post for more information.) WALL PAPER, … Continue reading
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Avon Dam, near South Brent – Old Photos from the 1960’s
This photograph is of the Avon Dam on Dartmoor, not far from South Brent, and was taken in June 1966. There are more photos in the collection which were taken on the same day and it would appear to have … Continue reading
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Pickled Nasturtiums From Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book
(This recipe comes from my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’ – see this post for more information.) PICKLED NASTURTIUMS (a very good substitute for Capers). INGREDIENTS.- To each pint of vinegar 1 oz. salt, … Continue reading
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Grannies’ ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book’
I have in my possession two volumes of Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book which have been handed down to me. Both books are old and well used, one originally having been owned by one of my maternal great-grandmothers, Florence Weaver, nee … Continue reading