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Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian judges at this award-winning historic house.
Judge's Lodging tips
Here's some real Victorian household hints. We cannot say they will work - it's up to you if you want to try them!
- There's nothing like a nice private shower!
- To stink or not to stink
- How did Victorians try out a new invention?
- Stage strangeness
- Lazy Keufs
- The last ducking stool to be used in England
- Would you wee in your dining room?
- Victorian ladies' knickers had no middle
- Now that's what we call a cake!
- What did Victoria do first
- Inexpressibles
News
- Lawrence of Arabia charity shows support
PRESS RELEASE 9th May 2013 The Judge’s Lodging in - Ironmongers Extraordinaire!
Press Release 15th October 2012 The Newells of Presteigne
Strange But True
- There's nothing like a nice private shower!
Having a shower in Victorian times meant a line of maids passing water up a ladder to the final one who poured it over your head whilst you stood in your metal frame or tent contraption - you can see one at Erdigg, an historic house near Wrexham, North Wales.
Historical Handy Hints
- Musty clothes
When clothes have acquired an unpleasant odour by - Warts
Rub them with fresh beef every day until - To remove grease from books
Lay upon the spoon a little magnesium or
Recipes
- To Make Fine Sausages
Take six pounds of good pork, free from - Ginger & Orange Water Ice
Pound 8 ounces of preserved ginger, mix it - Baked Orange Pudding
Ingredients - 6oz of stale sponge cake or
