New to this site - found it by accident - what an interesting web-site full of information! Would love to recommend some good books I've read in the recent past - sure folks would enjoy them as I have?
Brother to the Ox by Fred Kitchen - what a good read covering the working life of a farm labourer in the early 20th century. Look out for the 'hiring' of farm labour at the local Statutes Fairs for 12 months - just think less than 100 years ago!
The Belle Fields by Lora Adams - A very interesting book covering local customs of how the highlights of the year (Christmas, May-day etc) were celebrated around 1900. Although a Victorian romance it really covers well how life was like above and below stairs in a Big House for a young local girl landing a job in the kitchen. It was a real 'page-turner' for me with many twists and turns causing real turmoil in her life and a totally unexpected end.
Lifting the Latch - Sheila Stewart - the author must have spent many hours listening to a real character who worked as a shepherd most of his life in Oxfordshire. She has described 'Old Mont's' life really well - again less than 100 years ago - how things have changed!
All are available via Amazon or Abe books in e-book form or in paperback or in most libraries.
Good reading - hope anyone trying any of these - hope you enjoy.
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