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If you find yourself in the eighteenth century do not be confused by the catchup. Although similar in name to ketchup it will be a thin brown liquid, often made with mushrooms, walnuts, oysters or anchovies. Worcestershire sauce could be seen as a catchup. Interesting?

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Every week I sit behind my desk & send off another missive about food & history. You may wish to be entertained by my words. You may subscribe here: paulcouchman.co.uk/newsletter/

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A tavern, a lady and Mr Farley’s cookery book. The connection? All revealed in my newsletter. Are you subscribed? You may do so here: paulcouchman.co.uk

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If wandering the streets in the 1700s do not be fooled by 'Taverns'. Now associated with dingy, small drinking places from the mid-18th century some taverns were elegant & spacious with banquets & even music. An example is the London Tavern on Bishopsgate, London. Interesting?

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A manuscript cookbook from the 1830s appeared. My mission? To cook recipes from it in a 1830s kitchen. A good idea? Love to hear your thoughts. paulcouchman.co.uk

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It is 1805. Your cook has made the following dishes illustrated below from your new cookery book, The Housekeeper's Domestic Library by Charles Millington. Two courses. Which dishes tickle your fancy? What would you eat? Do let me know.

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Conclave and The Brutalist scoop big prizes as Bafta winners crowned at glittering awards ceremony in London

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Are you free to join me on Valentine's Day? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-and-l...

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Back from my hols in beautiful New Zealand today (photos will follow) & what a pair of beautiful books are here waiting for me... Filthy Queens by @braciatrix.bsky.social from @9beanrowsbooks.bsky.social Scotland the Strange from British Library Publishing Can't wait to get stuck in!

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Princess of Wales says "it is a relief to now be in remission" after visiting hospital that treated her for cancer

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Just diving into The British Food History Podcast with @neilbuttery.bsky.social and it's fantastic! britishfoodhistory.com/category/pod...

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A freezing but glorious visit to my allotment. Dreaming of which plants & flowers I will grow in 2025.

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Ship’s biscuits. Flour, salt & water. Bake until rock hard. 5 hours or more. Useful for long sea voyages & conquering the world. In the 15th century activity in the naval bakehouses looked on as a sign of impending military action. Interesting?

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For Twelfth Night, I made Twelfth Night buns, which were available on the streets of eighteenth-century London for those who could not afford the huge decorated cakes. Could these be a hit in our bakeries today? Please bring back the Twelfth Night bun I say. Who's with me?

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There's history everywhere if you're willing to dig for it. That's what a team working on the A47 in Cambridgeshire found when they discovered a 1,500-year-old Roman stone coffin. See this remarkable discovery on Digging for Britain tomorrow at 8pm on BBC2, or read about it here:

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Where there is a will there is a way …. found Sir Edward’s gold chain in his sister’s will! Split in half… 😥

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My dissertation topic is strongly anchored in experimental history. So, this year it's also all about keeping an eye on that moon!

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@theregencycook.bsky.social did you see the Antiques Roadshow on food? It's on BBCiplayer - series 47 ep 16

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Morning all! A new episode of The British Food History Podcast is out now. The tables are turned & I'm interviewed by @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social & @tenementkitchen.bsky.social about my book The Philosophy of Puddings published by British Library Publishing. Available on all pod apps

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Christmassy thing #12: I wrote an article about mince pies for this week's Country Life. Available from all good newsagents and online...

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My favourite class of the New Year! Do join me & social historian Sarah Tobias for a celebration of the almost-forgotten Twelfth Night. Do you celebrate the 5th of January too? If not learn why you should. Link here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/twelfth-ni...

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Over Christmas I'll be sharing lots of festive suggestions from the past so if you'd delve into that with me I suggest joining my email list. Just scroll to the bottom of my website here: paulcouchman.co.uk

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If you're interested in food and social history and cooking Paul's emails are a bright spot in the inbox!

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Very much enjoyed @theregencycook.bsky.social insight into eating out in Recency London, and look forward to his next 'Forgotten Festive Fare' in December. members.sog.org.uk/events/661fb... pondering that fast food has always been around and the innovative ways it has been delivered over time...

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Christmas in the Victorian workhouse in summary: we wealthy people will make ourselves feel better by providing the poor with a nice meal on one day of the year. For the other 364 they can live off skilly and bread and we can pretend we've improved their lives.

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#history 1000 years of history.

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Hello, Richard Coles here looking for the coolness of a mountain stream now the other place has become a cesspit.

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I have been researching historic newspapers all afternoon and just found this advertisement from 1893! I'm not sure that is quite the proposal most women are hoping for...! 😆

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YES THIS IS MY REAL PROFILE. SADLY SCAMMERS ARE DUPING IT HERE. I have just posted a link to this profile on my X, Facebook, and Threads accounts so you can check it's real

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Lovely discovery that a miniature of Mary I must have been painted by Susanna Horenbout in c.1546: amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024... My interview with Emma Rutherford airs on my podcast, Not Just the Tudors, next Monday 25th November.

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Great to reconnect with so many historians on here! Thought my first post should be connected to what I get asked most. ‘How do you make your PPT’s look like that?’ So here’s my ‘Tips and Tricks’ reference sheet! #historyteacher Link for resource is below: docs.google.com/file/d/1ZhCW...

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Still a long way to go in this term! A clip is an essential tool for delivering key content and giving yourself a bit of space to think. We’re starting to build a bank of our clip sheets which have been great at improving student note quality and discussion. #historyteacher #edusky

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This is fun!

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Soup. You invented tomato soup.

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Mincemeat shortcake tart… www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...

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List of animals held in the Elizabethan Bear Garden in Southwark [TNA C 146/8581] beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...

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Pistachio Cream Blanch 4 ozs of pistachio nuts; beat them fine with a little rose water, & add the paste to a pint of cream; sweeten it; let it just boil, & put it into glasses. Elizabeth Rundell 1769 Sounds wonderful, doesn't it?

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Yesterday in the cocktail bar of the Burgh Island Hotel I met a very spry gentleman of 90 having a martini. I asked him the secret of his spryness. His advice was: 1. Don't eat too much 2. Do drink too much 3. Never wear jeans

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Colosseum. Gladiators. Amphitheatres. Thursday. 9pm. Channel 5.

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I feel as cold as this looks. Winter has arrived at the #Tudor privy #Garden. Too early.

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How much do you know about Thomas Cromwell? He became one of the most powerful men in England – but little is known about his origins. Here, historian Tracy Borman answers all the questions you need to know: bit.ly/4foWzNU 🗝️ This article is free to read

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#history someone give me a hand… this is heavy 😳

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Today in 1916, Private Robert Haywood Jones was killed at The Somme. His body was never found. A century later, in Jan 2016, his grandson, David Robert Jones, better known as David Bowie, died.

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