Both functional as a form of authentication and aesthetically pleasing, seals are always an intriguing part of archival documents. Sometimes the connection between imagery and owner is clear – Simon Carp might have fish or a hook; but often the significance has been lost to time. We may not know the stories behind the seals,… Read more Wax Mysteries…
The archives hold a wealth of information on homemade remedies and recipes to save money during these trying times; from making your own cheese, biscuits, cakes, and sweets to your own cold remedies… (a disclaimer – while some are interesting insights into how ailments were treated in the past we would not recommend all)! There… Read more Tightening the purse strings – Money saving tips from the archives!
Welcome to the fourth part of our series exploring the history of Icen Cottage, Fordington. In previous blogs, we have introduced you to the cottage, shown you some of the earliest documents relating to the cottage, and discussed some of the problems when trying to identify the people who lived in the cottage. This time,… Read more Icen Cottage – George Cull
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