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Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian judges at this award-winning historic house.
To remove grease from books
Lay upon the spoon a little magnesium or powdered chalk, and under it the same; set on it a warm flat iron, and as soon as the grease is melted, it will be all absorbed, and leave the paper clean. 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!
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Circumstantial Evidence - 21/07/18
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Pop-Up Welsh Tearoom - 21/07/18
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The Judge Wants His Dinner! - 25/08/18
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To the Families, One Coin 2018 - 30/11/18
Ghost Stories for Christmas
Strange But True
- Lazy Keufs
These were special dog tongs used for removing badly behaved dogs from church during services. There is still a pair in St Beuno's Church, Clynnog Fawr, North Wales
Historical Handy Hints
- To remove grease from books
Lay upon the spoon a little magnesium or - The right sort of bath
The tepid bath seems the best adapted to - Antidote against mice
Gather wild mint, put it where you wish
Recipes
- To Pot Mushrooms
Take of the best mushrooms, and rub them - To make a Salmon Pye
Make a good puff-paste, and lay it in - Baked Orange Pudding
Ingredients - 6oz of stale sponge cake or
