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Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian judges at this award-winning historic house.
Exercising the lungs
Reading aloud is a healthy exercise for the lungs; to speak very loud, or to exercise the voice immediately after a meal, is hurtful to the lungs, as well as for the organs of digestion. Singing, in a remarkable degree, promotes the circulation of the blood. 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!
If you liked this handy hint, why not check out these:
- Anti-magnetic properties of the onion
- To revive cut flowers after packing
- To promote the growth of hair
- To clean gilt buckles, chains &c.
- An insect trap
- To remove grease from books
- Antidote against mice
- To take mildew out of linen
- Keeping your kettle clean
- Creaking hinges
- Musty clothes
- The right sort of bath
- Warts
News
- Local children want to share their town!
PRESS RELEASE 30th May 2013 If you are only - Lawrence of Arabia charity shows support
PRESS RELEASE 9th May 2013 The Judge’s Lodging in
Forthcoming Events
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to 28/07/13
Our Town
Strange But True
- How did Victorians try out a new invention?
Test it on the servants of course! That's what happened in 1860 at The Judge's Lodging, when gas lighting was put into the basement and not the Judge's rooms. They wanted to see if they got sick from the fumes. The servants were fine - that's why we got the lights working again.
Historical Handy Hints
- Anti-magnetic properties of the onion
The magnetic power of a compass needle, will - Keeping your kettle clean
To prevent teakettles coating with lime - put - To revive cut flowers after packing
Plunge the stems into boiling water, and by
Recipes
- Raspberry Jelly for a Shape
Put fresh-picked fruit into an earthenware mortar, with - To make a Salmon Pye
Make a good puff-paste, and lay it in - A Cheshire Pork-Pye
Take a loin of pork, skin it, cut
