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How to Make a Medlar Fool — The Victorian Way
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How to Make Apple and Crumb Pudding — The Victorian Way
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How to Make Apple and Crumb Pudding — The Victorian Way

Buy your copy of our 'Victorian Way' cookery book: http://bit.ly/2RPyrvQ Visit Audley End House and Gardens for yourself: https://bit.ly/31K6exp Today, Mrs Crocombe is preparing a delicious and easy dessert dish, packed with flavours of fruit and spice. It's a great way to use up apples — or indeed bread — which are a little past their best. English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. Find out how you can support our work here: http://bit.ly/38Cv9lA INGREDIENTS • 1pt / 600ml breadcrumbs • 10-12 apples • 4oz / 115g butter • 2-3oz / 55-85g sugar • 1-2tsp ground cinnamon METHOD 1. Peel and chop the apples into medium-sized chunks 2. Place the chopped apples in a large bowl and squirt some lemon juice over to prevent them browning 3. Line the baking dish with butter to prevent anything sticking as it bakes 4. Layer breadcrumbs, apples, sugar and cinnamon into the baking dish until it is full 5. Finish by topping with breadcrumbs and some pieces of butter to brown the surface 6. Bake for around 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the pudding is cooked through 7. Serve with custard or cream CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:40 For this recipe... 01:03 Preparing the apples 03:00 Lining the dish 03:14 Layering the pudding 05:38 Serving SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/c5lVBJ FIND A PLACE TO VISIT: https://goo.gl/86w2F6 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://bit.ly/3LPAF96 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3MevLDN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://bit.ly/3pvFv3y FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/3Balkei
How to Make Simnel Cake — The Victorian Way
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How to Make Simnel Cake — The Victorian Way

Buy your copy of our 'Victorian Way' cookery book: http://bit.ly/2RPyrvQ Visit Audley End House and Gardens for yourself: https://bit.ly/31K6exp Though known and loved today as an Easter treat, in Victorian times simnel cake was more to do with Mothering Sunday, which originated as the day in Lent when people would visit their home (or 'Mother') church. But by Mrs Crocombe's time, Mothering Sunday was already starting to be associated with honouring mothers. Whatever occasion it's baked for, this almond-topped fruitcake is rich, fragrant and rather good with a cup of tea. English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. Find out how you can support our work here: http://bit.ly/38Cv9lA INGREDIENTS • 150ml (5 fl. oz) milk • 2 tsp dried yeast • 225g (8oz) flour • 115g (4oz) butter • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg or 1/4 of a small nutmeg • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 340g (12oz) sugar • 285g (10oz) currants or sultanas • 35g (1 1/2oz) chopped candied citron • 35g (1 1/2oz) chopped candied lemon peel • 3 small eggs, well beaten • 2 tbsp brandy (or milk for alcohol-free) • Almond paste (or pre-made marzipan) • Crystallised / candied fruit, to decorate METHOD 1. Warm the milk, add the yeast and a teaspoon of sugar and leave until the milk is frothy 2. Meanwhile, rub the butter into the flour, then mix in all of the dry ingredients 3. Make a hole in the centre and pour in the milk-yeast mix, plus the eggs and brandy 4. Mix well then cover over and leave to rise for two hours 5. Once risen, pour half the mix into a well buttered and lined cake tin 6. Take half the almond paste and add a layer into the tin on top of the cake mix 7. Pour in the rest of the cake mix over the top 8. Bake in a moderate oven (180°C / 160°C fan) for 2.5 to 3 hours, covering over if the cake starts to brown too much 9. Turn out and allow to cool before arranging the remaining almond paste in a ring on the top, a dusting of caster sugar and browning slightly further in the oven or with a torch 10. Decorate with the candied fruits SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/c5lVBJ FIND A PLACE TO VISIT: https://goo.gl/86w2F6 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/Un5F2X FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://goo.gl/p1EoGh FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/PFzmY5 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:46 For this recipe, you will need... 01:21 Making the cake mix 04:40 Leave to rise 04:59 Layering the cake 06:37 Time to bake!
How to Make Swiss Baskets - The Victorian Way
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How to Make Swiss Baskets - The Victorian Way

📖 Order your copy of our 'Victorian Way' cookery book here: http://bit.ly/2RPyrvQ 📖 It's Christmastime and Mrs Crocombe is busy preparing Swiss Baskets for the top table. These sweet treats are perfect for any occasion and go wonderfully with a nice cup of tea. Special thanks to Louise and the gardening team for preparing the flowers in this video from the gardens at Audley End House. Plan your visit today: http://bit.ly/2S2vY2D English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. Find out how you can support our work here: http://bit.ly/38Cv9lA INGREDIENTS 200g Butter - plus extra for the moulds 200g Caster Sugar 200g Plain flour Zest of 2 lemons 4 Eggs 2tbsp Redcurrant Jelly 115g Finely chopped pistachio nuts 115g whipping cream Candied cherries Candied angelica METHOD Preheat the oven to 180° C. Line your moulds with butter and a little flour. Cream together the butter and flour, whilst adding the lemon zest gradually. Add the eggs one at a time, then gently fold in the flour. Divide the mixture between the moulds. Cover the moulds with tin foil, then bake for 50 minutes until golden. Cool the cakes in the moulds, then turn them out. Trim the tops of the cakes so they are flat. Remove the centre of the cakes using a knife or corer. Warm the redcurrant jelly, then brush this onto the sides of the cakes. Roll these in the pistachio nuts until they are coated. Whip the cream to stiff peaks, then pipe this into each of the cakes. Decorate the cakes with cherries and angelica, then serve. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/c5lVBJ FIND A PLACE TO VISIT: https://goo.gl/86w2F6 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/Un5F2X FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://goo.gl/p1EoGh FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/PFzmY5
How to Make Spotted Dick - The Victorian Way
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How to Make Spotted Dick - The Victorian Way

Buy your copy of our 'Victorian Way' cookery book here: http://bit.ly/2RPyrvQ Spotted Dick, also known as Plum Bolster, is one of the simplest recipes out there. The name means 'spotted dough' and many people remember enjoying this pudding at school. Special thanks to Louise and the gardening team for preparing the flowers in this video from the gardens at Audley End House. Plan your visit today: http://bit.ly/2S2vY2D English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. Find out how you can support our work here: http://bit.ly/38Cv9lA INGREDIENTS For the pastry: 225g (1¾ cups) flour plus extra for dusting 170g (1 ⅓ cups) suet 170g (1 cup) currants 3 tbsp sugar Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 egg 225ml (1 cup) milk Butter for the mould Salt Custard to serve METHOD Mix the dry ingredients together and add a pinch of salt. Whisk an egg with half of the milk and pour this into the dry mix. Add enough milk to then make a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly. Shape the dough into a sausage and wrap in baking parchment and then foil. Or use a wetted pudding cloth. Boil or steam for two hours. Carefully remove the cloth and serve with custard. Find the full recipe and more in our book 'How to Cook the Victorian Way' here: http://bit.ly/2RPyrvQ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/c5lVBJ FIND A PLACE TO VISIT: https://goo.gl/86w2F6 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/Un5F2X FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://goo.gl/p1EoGh FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/PFzmY5
How to Make Ginger Beer - The Victorian Way
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How to Make Ginger Beer - The Victorian Way

Buy your copy of our 'Victorian Way' cookery book here: http://bit.ly/2RPyrvQ Mrs Crocombe's recipe for Ginger Beer was copied from The Field newspaper, a field sports magazine first published in 1853 and still going today. Made by soaking ginger, lemon, bread and yeast in water, this Victorian ginger beer is a little insipid for modern tastes and far from the sweet varieties we enjoy in tin cans today. But with the addition of a sweetener such as honey or a dash of sweet whisky, this is a beautifully light and refreshing summer drink. Special thanks to Louise and the gardening team for preparing the flowers in this video from the gardens at Audley End House. Plan your visit today: http://bit.ly/2S2vY2D English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. Find out how you can support our work here: http://bit.ly/38Cv9lA INGREDIENTS (Makes 4 litres / 7 pt / 4 1⁄4 quarts) 4 litres / 7 pt / 4 1⁄4 quarts water 2–3 tbsp sugar 30 g/1 oz fresh ginger, chopped and bruised zest of 1 lemon, cut off without pith 1 slice of thick-cut bread 4 tsp fresh (compressed) yeast, or 2 tsp dried yeast METHOD Heat the measured water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add the ginger and lemon zest. Allow to cool to room temperature and decant into a food-grade bucket or a large bowl. Toast the bread. Mix the yeast with a little warm water to form a thick paste and spread this on the toast. Add the toast to the ginger beer mixture. Cover and leave to stand at room temperature for 12–24 hours. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve lined with kitchen paper or, better still, muslin or a jelly bag. Decant into clip-top jars or bottles, which will allow any gas to escape if it gets a bit lively. Leave for at least 4 days and up to a few months. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/c5lVBJ FIND A PLACE TO VISIT: https://goo.gl/86w2F6 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/Un5F2X FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://goo.gl/p1EoGh FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/PFzmY5
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The Real Uhtred of Bebbanburg
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The Real Uhtred of Bebbanburg

Watch my latest full length history documentary here:- https://youtu.be/c3Hq6UaFQqk ***This was one of my earliest videos- Don't forget to subscribe for the infinitely better content I've made since then!*** Watch my latest full length documentary here:- https://youtu.be/NbvVzs25QqU This video is about the real historical figure Uhtred 'The Bold', the inspiration for the fictional protagonist of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Stories. Suggested Reading:- Richard Fletcher, Bloodfeud: Murder and Revenge in Anglo-Saxon England M.K Lawson, Cnut: England's Viking King Various Authors, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles Music:- BrunuhVille - Falls of Glory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arOc933683U Adrian Von Ziegler - Legend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj_wyw6Xrq4 If you liked this video and have as little as a dollar to spare then please consider supporting me on Patreon for more and better content in the future:- http://www.patreon.com/historytimeUK Are you a budding artist, illustrator, cartographer, or music producer? Send me a message! No matter how professional you are or even if you’re just starting out, I can always use new music and images in my videos. Get in touch! I’d love to hear from you. I've also compiled a reading list of my favourite history books via the Amazon influencer program. If you do choose to purchase any of these incredible sources of information, many of which form the basis of my videos, then Amazon will send me a tiny fraction of the earnings (as long as you do it through the link) (this means more and better content in the future) I'll keep adding to and updating the list as time goes on:- https://www.amazon.com/shop/historytime I try to use copyright free images at all times. However if I have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and I’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit. *****This was one of the first videos I ever made.******Subscribe for much better narration on the newest videos and tons more characters from the Last Kingdom & Vikings***** —I’m a science fiction author. Like my Facebook Page to see what I’m up to:- https://www.facebook.com/petekellywriter/ —Join the History Time community on social media:- Patreon:- https://www.patreon.com/historytimeUK Facebook Page:- https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTimeOfficial Facebook Group:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/410224606007519/learning_content/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/historytime_ig/ Twitter:- https://twitter.com/HistoryTimePete
Edmund Ironside: The Last Warrior King of Wessex
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Edmund Ironside: The Last Warrior King of Wessex

Watch my latest full length history documentary here:- https://youtu.be/c3Hq6UaFQqk In the year 1013, Sweyn Forkbeard, the powerful Viking King of both Norway and Denmark invaded England and usurped the throne of King Æthelred. Sweyn led a huge force of Danish and Norse raiders, many of whom were still pagan warriors who worshipped the pantheon of Norse Gods. Upon Sweyn’s death later that year however, Æthelred, despite being remembered as ‘the unready’; meaning bad counsel, was invited back to reclaim the throne of England. Sweyn’s young son Cnut however had other ideas, and amassed himself a large army out of the ashes of his fathers and launched his own invasion. England was in turmoil. For the first time since the time of the Great Heathen Army well one hundred years before during the time of Æthelred’s ancestor, Alfred the Great, the very survival of England hung in the balance against an onslaught of Vikings, this time led by a King. Except this time, England had no great defender such as Alfred. Æthelred was renowned as being a weak ruler. He was ruthless, but indecisive and pursued a policy of appeasement rather than organising a decisive campaign against the invaders. Æthelred died in 1016 however and a very different man, his young son Edmund, seized the throne for himself. It was Edmund who would assemble an English force to push back the Vikings to the sea. Edmund was a warrior prince, he had spent much of his life upon the battlefield, and amassed a small fortune of weapons and armour, most notably wielding a great longsword once possessed by Offa, the revered Anglo-Saxon King of Mercia from centuries before. After securing the throne of Wessex after defeating the English elite who had sided with Cnut after Æthelred's death, Edmund pushed forward, defeating Cnut time and time again, relieving his siege of London, before finally meeting him for once last decisive battle at Assandun. In the years to follow, Edmund would be remembered under a very different title to his father, he was given a name which reflected his valour in battle and his courage. Edmund Ironside. Music:- Immediate Music - The Mighty Shall Rise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0axBrQqMzBQ Morning Light - Deep Thoughts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tXOLqnjSg8 Heart of Courage - Two Steps From Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYj8ciqAPcA If you liked this video and have as little as a dollar to spare then please consider supporting me on Patreon for more and better content in the future:- http://www.patreon.com/historytimeUK Are you a budding artist, illustrator, cartographer, or music producer? Send me a message! No matter how professional you are or even if you’re just starting out, I can always use new music and images in my videos. Get in touch! I’d love to hear from you. I've also compiled a reading list of my favourite history books via the Amazon influencer program. If you do choose to purchase any of these incredible sources of information, many of which form the basis of my videos, then Amazon will send me a tiny fraction of the earnings (as long as you do it through the link) (this means more and better content in the future) I'll keep adding to and updating the list as time goes on:- https://www.amazon.com/shop/historytime I try to use copyright free images at all times. However if I have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and I’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit. *****This was one of the first videos I ever made.******Subscribe for much better narration on the newer videos and tons more historical awesomeness***** —I’m a science fiction author. Like my Facebook Page to see what I’m up to:- https://www.facebook.com/petekellywriter/ —Join the History Time community on social media:- Patreon:- https://www.patreon.com/historytimeUK Facebook Page:- https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTimeOfficial Facebook Group:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/410224606007519/learning_content/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/historytime_ig/ Twitter:- https://twitter.com/HistoryTimePete
Æthelstan: The First King of the English
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Æthelstan: The First King of the English

Watch my latest history documentary here:- https://youtu.be/c3Hq6UaFQqk Watch my latest Vikings documentary here:- https://youtu.be/NbvVzs25QqU Watch my latest historical tour- an hour long journey across the Viking World in the year 1000:- https://youtu.be/G3_iLTpTYhY This video is about Æthelstan: The First 'King of the English' who reigned between 924 until 939. —I write stories. Like my Facebook Page to see what I’m up to:- https://www.facebook.com/petekellywriter/ If you liked this video you can help support the channel here:- http://www.patreon.com/historytimeUK For as little as $1 a month you’ll gain access to the History Time schedule and eventually get a chance to suggest, vote for and decide on upcoming videos. Are you a budding artist, illustrator, cartographer, or music producer? Send me a message! No matter how professional you are or even if you’re just starting out, I can always use new music and images in my videos. Get in touch! I’d love to hear from you. I've compiled a reading list of my favourite history books via the Amazon influencer program. If you do choose to purchase any of these incredible sources of information then Amazon will send me a tiny fraction of the earnings (as long as you do it through the link) (this means more and better content in the future) I'll keep adding to and updating the list as time goes on:- https://www.amazon.com/shop/historytime Music:- Derek & Brandon Fiechter - Frost Giants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ogNiidt6QA&t=22s Derek & Brandon Fiechter - Knights of the Realm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFUxqbNY4Mo Derek & Brandon Fiechter - Hera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWIWQFacuSo Derek & Brandon Fiechter - Odin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqHHF1vslNU Peter Gundry - Víðbláinn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnCMLyN4gQ4 Derek & Brandon Fiechter - Sigurd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlDU7PeGa9U Recommended Reading:- Various Authors, The Anglo Saxon Chronicles Sarah Foot, Æthelstan, the First King of England I try to use copyright free images at all times. However if I have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and I’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit. —Join the History Time community on social media:- Patreon:- https://www.patreon.com/historytimeUK Facebook Page:- https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTimeOfficial Facebook Group:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/410224606007519/learning_content/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/historytime_ig/ Twitter:- https://twitter.com/HistoryTimeUK
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