Thread: Book

petal

Bill wondered if I was going to cook (laughing as he said it........lol) Just thought it would be interesting to see what they cooked .......and the northamptonshire one has a bit of local folk lore as well.
Mind you, dont know what to do now...........was after a book written by a chap at the history society where I was born and he's got one last copy 'Higham Ferrers and Rushden Tales'..........true stories of real people !! Sounds good. Before I found out he'd got it I tried the local book shop in a village near there and theres another one 'Astonishing tales of Northamptonshire'......................lol Plus load more the woman reeled out over the phone to me and suddenly I wanted them all..................lol

Back to the cooking though, I have got a Mrs. Beeton (pictures are nice)and several cooking/housekeeping books.........theres one that tells you how to lay the table if you're poor - tablecloth, candles, flowers from the garden etc. plus the household hints part -never read the bits on how to treat illnesses...........I'm sure half the treatments would kill you..................lol

petal

National Archives have some books that might make ideal Christmas presents, either for yourselves or someone you know

| The National Archives | BookshopChristmas offers

nixtee

I've not read it myself, but it looks like it could be an interesting and funny read - Potty, Fartwell and Knob: From Luke Warm to Minty Badger - Extraordinary But True Names of British People by Russell Ash.

http://www.waterstones.com/waterston...do?sku=5799381

I may just add it to my wishlist!

petal

'My Ancestor was an Angricultural Labourer' book
can be found at
http://www.familyhistoryquests.co.uk/products.asp?cat=174
along with other books covering the life of people in various occupations.

messy

This book was a really good read really enjoyed it read it in 4 days while on holiday in devon . I was transported back to 1871.