The Victorian Cookbook: Recipes From 19th Century Britain

The Victorian era in Britain occurred during the reign of Queen Victoria between 1837-1901; although it could be said to have lasted between 1803-1914.
It is a fascinating era with its culture, social, economic and political change. There was the industrial revolution with modern working practices introduced, immigration from the countryside to towns, lots of poverty and an opulent lifestyle enjoyed by the upper classes.
Food was an important feature of the Victorian era. The rich would enjoy luxury foods to celebrate their wealth while the poor had to eat often low quality and basic foods. There were some very strange dishes
Try some of the dishes Victorians ate with this book.

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