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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese London
My observation is that there is an implication of a date earlier than 1190 and earlier than Giraldus Cambriensis, who wrote in the prelude to the Crusades.
frankbeswick, on 10/21/2015
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jptanabe, on 10/21/2015
Penguins at Edinburgh Zoo
So true - penguins make me happy too!
jptanabe, on 10/21/2015
Penguins at Edinburgh Zoo
I have never been in Edinburgh. Penguins, however always help me to get in better mood.
mihgasper, on 10/21/2015
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese London
No. It isn't merely implied. It is a matter of record. The Countess of Cheshire made Cheshire cheeses from her own personal herd, to give to King Henry 2nd in 1190.
I don't doubt that the recipe has changed but Cheshire Cheese is recorded in ...
Veronica, on 10/21/2015
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese London
Normally if something is recorded as a product, unless it is identified as a innovation, it has been around long enough to be noticed, so an origin long before 1190 is implied. Remember, what attracted the Normans and the Vikings to England was ...
frankbeswick, on 10/21/2015
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese London
I made a reference to Cheshire cheese in my article
https://wizzley.com/traditional-cheshire-food/
Veronica, on 10/21/2015
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese London
No, 1580 is way too late. Cheshire cheese was recorded as far back as 1190 and also Giraldis Cambrensis in his 12th C writings, and also William Smith in 16th C praised the quality of Cheshire cheese.
"They [the Cheshire farmers] make great ...
Veronica, on 10/21/2015
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese London
I have just done some research. Cheshire cheese is recorded along with Shropshire cheese in a document of 1580, which means these two are probably among the oldest recorded cheeses. However, the Cistercian monks of Wensleydale in Yorkshire were ...
frankbeswick, on 10/21/2015
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese London
As ever, I long to rush to London and immerse myself in the places you write about. Such interesting information about this wonderful old pub.
Jan Toms, on 10/21/2015
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I like the swirl bowl too blackspaniel, it reminds me of the 1960's.
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The Stockholm Christmas markets this year, for those who are interested or able to go are on from 21 Nov 15 to 23 Dec 15
Veronica, on 10/20/2015
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Flu in the left,no problem;pneumonia in the right, and it swelled and stiffened to the extent that I had limited mobility. It sill is not right from Saturday
frankbeswick, on 10/20/2015