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The creation of this website was supported by Welsh Government.
Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian judges at this award-winning historic house.
There's nothing like a nice private shower!
Having a shower in Victorian times meant a line of maids passing water up a ladder to the final one who poured it over your head whilst you stood in your metal frame or tent contraption - you can see one at Erdigg, an historic house near Wrexham, North Wales.
If you liked that fact, why not check out these:
News
- Installation of the High Sheriff of Powys
This week, our building will be alive and - A Job to support the Judge!
The Judge's Lodging in the heart of Presteigne
Forthcoming Events
- 21/07/17
to 03/09/17
Summer Holiday Fun! - 01/08/17
to 22/12/17
Our Favourite Things - 01/08/17
to 22/12/17
Stapleton Castle Tours - 10/09/17
Visit Us For Free with Heritage Open Days - 31/10/17
Halloween Dining - 25/11/17
Murder By Gaslight
Strange But True
- Stage strangeness
The Victorian actress Sarah Bernhardt used to sleep in a coffin because she said it helped her to understand the tragic roles she had to play.
Historical Handy Hints
- Antidote against mice
Gather wild mint, put it where you wish - 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
- Apple Cheesecakes
1/2 lb of apple pulp, 1/4 lb of - To Make Fine Sausages
Take six pounds of good pork, free from - Salamongundy
Take two or three roman or cabbage lettice,
