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Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian judges at this award-winning historic house.
Antidote against mice
Gather wild mint, put it where you wish to keep them out, and they will not trouble you. 1852
As with all our historical handy hints, this is a real tip from a Victorian book. We cannot say that it'll work and it's up to you if you want to try!
If you liked this handy hint, why not check out these:
- Anti-magnetic properties of the onion
- To revive cut flowers after packing
- To promote the growth of hair
- To clean gilt buckles, chains &c.
- An insect trap
- To remove grease from books
- To take mildew out of linen
- Keeping your kettle clean
- Creaking hinges
- Musty clothes
- The right sort of bath
- Exercising the lungs
- Warts
Strange But True
- How did Victorians try out a new invention?
Test it on the servants of course! That's what happened in 1860 at The Judge's Lodging, when gas lighting was put into the basement and not the Judge's rooms. They wanted to see if they got sick from the fumes. The servants were fine - that's why we got the lights working again.
Historical Handy Hints
- The right sort of bath
The tepid bath seems the best adapted to - Keeping your kettle clean
To prevent teakettles coating with lime - put - Musty clothes
When clothes have acquired an unpleasant odour by
News
- Racing into Spring!
We’ve seen lots of lovely people over this - Christmas good wishes and a huge thank you
Well, we’ve taken our tree down, after a
Recipes
- A Devonshire Squab Pie
Make a good crust, cover the dish all - To Make Macaroons
Take a pound of almonds, let them be - Apple Cheesecakes
1/2 lb of apple pulp, 1/4 lb of
