Book

Tudor food and pastimes

E. Benn • London • Published In 1964 • Pages:

By: Emmison, F. G. (Frederick George).

Abstract
Based on written accounts and records for the principal estate of Sir William Petre (Secretary to three successive monarchs), this document provides detail on the occupants and staff, celebrations and hospitality, labor and recreation, and, especially, the provisioning and diet of one elite household.
Subjects
Diet
Buying and selling
Price and value
Internal trade
Visiting and hospitality
Executive household
culture
British (1485-1603)
Region
Europe
Sub Region
British Isles
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archivist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin; 1976
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1545-1567
Coverage Place
Ingatestone Hall, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Notes
F. G. Emmison
Chapters titles are: 1. Ingatestone Hall; 2. Family and Guests; 3. Food; 4. Drink; 5. The Household; 6. Music; 7. Pastimes; 8. Sports; 9. Queen Elizabeth at Ingatestone Hall; 10. Sickness.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-110) and index
LCCN
66036626
LCSH
Petre, William, Sir, approximately 1505-1572
Great Britain--Social life and customs--16th century