Journal

Letterlocking in the 16th century

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

Tudor Remedies: Moss

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...

Tudor remedies: Chestnuts

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

Intro Day : Recreation of Tudor 1520 at Kentwell

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

Tudor Christmas at Avebury Manor

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

17th century Shropshire Cakes

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...

The Sugar Banquet at Ham House

In the 16th and 17th centuries the sugar banquet took place after the feast, and it was a course of sweetmeats for only the highest...

17th century Knot Biscuits with Caraway and Mace

Jumbles are knot-shaped biscuits which were popular in England in Tudor and Stuart times. They are also known as gumballs, jambles ,...

The Stillroom at Kentwell Hall in Suffolk

The stillroom used to be a distillery room found in both wealthy households and many small houses and farms, dating back at least to...

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