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Before the invention of the envelope, people had to devise ways to protect the content of their correspondence. Once the letter was...

Moss shows up in 16-17th century recipe and remedy books as an aid to stop bleeding caused by accidents with all manner of cutting tools...

On the properties of chestnuts In the 16th century chestnuts were eaten much like today, roasted. They were considered to have hot and...

I visited Kentwell Hall for the first time in September 2019 during Michaelmas. Tudor village life was being recreated and it felt like...

After New Year's I visited the prehistoric stone circles at Avebury and Avebury Manor. Avebury Manor was originally built in the 12th...

I have been baking various types of biscuits in the last couple of months since volunteering to be a historic baker at Ham House. I love...

While in the 21st century I teach in a secondary school in London, much of my time is also spent in the 16th century, exploring Tudor homes.