017 – A podcast you can sink your teeth into

Posted on June 3, 2021 by victoriangaslamp

I’m back! Time off for reading and research is over and episodes are returning fortnightly. This week I have a look at19th century dentistry… It ain’t pretty…

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009 – Clothes Maketh The Man

Posted on January 7, 2021 by victoriangaslamp

This episode I take a look at a lesser examined topic of the Victorian Era. Certainly we all admire the wonderful dresses ladies wore, but what of legendary dandies such as Beau Brummel and what men wore during the 19th Century?

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006 – Panem

Posted on November 18, 2020 by victoriangaslamp

This episode I take a look at the founding staple of the Victorian diet. The humble loaf of bread…

Best Cobb Loaf:

7g sachet of yeast

2 tsp castor sugar

1 cup of warm water

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

1 egg

sesame seeds

Mix yeast, sugar and warm water in a jug. Whisk until dissolved. STand for 10 minutes or until frothy.
Put flour in a bowl, stir in yeast mix and olive oil and salt. Mix to form a soft dough. Turn oput onto lightly floured surface. Knead for about 10-15 minutes. Put

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