“Her Majesty’s health was then drunk in ice water”

Early August 1851, the year of the Great Exhibition; you might be surprised the roast beef of old England was not enjoyed by absolutely everyone who could afford it and that ‘meat is murder’ was a philosophy that predated The Smiths. ‘Curious details’ of the often proximity of knackers’ yards to sausage makers is a… Continue reading “Her Majesty’s health was then drunk in ice water”