British origins

[Scriveyn]

Excellent thread! Thanks Dana, Sundae & the others. I'm trying to take in as much info about Britain as I can although sadly I forget most of it. I remember though reading a book about British furniture (and fringing on architecture too) about 30 years ago. Starting from wattle and daub and ending, I think, in the 19th century. It's the small things that give you an idea of the life and culture.
Just on the finishing pages of this from an earlier trawl through Oxfams



(short stories about people, not about London landmarks).

And started on these from this week's Oxfam booty:



I love the English language (BE) and learning about its etymology

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by Scriveyn

I remember though reading a book about British furniture (and fringing on architecture too) about 30 years ago. Starting from wattle and daub and ending, I think, in the 19th century.

Classes 3 and 4 made wattle and daub fences last term. They looked marvellous. To start with. But they took a heck of a lot of work. Which was part of the point of the lessons of course.

I think it's a great way to connect children to history. I want them to build a Wicker Man next year

PS - cool books! My local Oxfam only tends to have bestsellers people want to discard; Jodi Picault et al. Although when I volunteered at Save the Children I admit I skimmed the best ones before they reached the shelves. I paid the going price for them though! Trust me, no child starved through my actions.