Our Aims

Our Club's aims are to:

Learn collaboratively about the history, heritage and archaeology of Norwich and Norfolk

Develop resources and activities that contribute to the wider community’s understanding of history and archaeology

Develop activities that enhance/maintain the wellbeing and emotional resilience of club members

Be actively inclusive – open, accessible and welcoming to all


Sunday, 3 March 2024

The Victorian Picnic

Here are some ideas for a picnic although they might be saturated in calories!  In her now-famous Book of Household Management published in 1861, the writer Mrs Beeton outlines her "bill of fare for a picnic for 40 persons”.  Meat, fish, and pies would be on the menu but what types of pie and what was in the sandwiches?  What did they have for dessert and did they drink alcohol?  All is revealed in the blow article:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/victorian-picnic-guide/


No comments:

Post a Comment