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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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Forthcoming Events
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to 22/12/18
Stapleton Castle Tours - 25/08/18
to 11/11/18
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Ghost Stories for Christmas
Strange But True
- What did Victoria do first
after her coronation in 1837? Have a parliamentary meeting? Have tea with all the royal dignitaries? No - she gave her dog, Dash, a bath.
Historical Handy Hints
- Anti-magnetic properties of the onion
The magnetic power of a compass needle, will - To remove grease from books
Lay upon the spoon a little magnesium or - Warts
Rub them with fresh beef every day until
Recipes
- Potted Stilton
To pot cheese- cut down half a pound - Salamongundy
Take two or three roman or cabbage lettice, - To Make Macaroons
Take a pound of almonds, let them be
