Complain about this comment (Comment number 72). thank youin the last to been shown episode Ruth with the Chef Richard Hunt was making 'cut rounds'. A spokesperson said: Shropshire council, like many other local authorities, is facing an extremely challenging financial future and it is in this climate that an options appraisal has been undertaken to determine whether an alternative commercially viable model is achievable., Cecilia Motley, Shropshire councils cabinet member for communities, culture, leisure and tourism, and transport, said: Shropshire council recognises the value Acton Scott holds for many people and is committed to supporting the landowners and the local community over the coming months and we look forward to hearing thoughts and suggestions when we open discussion in the new year., Francis Acton, for the Acton Scott Estate, said: It is clear that there is a large community who have a great affection for the historic working farm. Beyond farming, the presenters do not. My red felt hat came from photographs of people in and around Tavistock and seems to have been a style of very limited reach - it doesnt appear in photographs from outside about a twenty mile radius. It must have been a huge undertaking by the team regardless! Wealthy philanthropists took up the cause, including Miss Annie Macpherson. Complain about this comment (Comment number 1). There was a large outbreak of cholera in London in 1853-1854 that killed 11,000 people. In the coming weeks, the council will launch a consultation inviting the public to come up with ideas about how to fund Acton Scott Farm, which it says loses 168,000 a year. I have a smallholding and though we are vegetarian and probably wont be boiling any sheep's heads soon I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you do it. I work at Bantock House Museum in Wolverhampton where I started the very popular rug making group. Complain about this comment (Comment number 41). Craftsmen such as carpenters, tanners and blacksmiths all had useful trades which were needed on Victorian farms and would usually be hired in locally. Charitable Tax #12153 2816 RR 0001. A very enjoyable series, as were the previous two. reheat mcdonald's hash browns in air fryer. As winter draws on, animal fodder and shelter is provided. Tools went from being primitive wooden implements to sturdy iron tools and mechanization dramatically reduced the workforce. Many interior walls in older homes are load-bearing. I'm the Executive Producer on the series and wanted to thank you for all the great feedback, I'm glad you've enjoyed this series as much as Victorian Farm. This Victorian-era home is complemented by the surrounding gardens, which include a mix of ornamental shrubs and foliage plants. It is Alex's birthday and Ruth makes him a cake and a picnic, while Peter buys him a book about setting up an apiary. Complain about this comment (Comment number 85). Hauling corn by the Windmill 1940. Complain about this comment (Comment number 11). One day, he thought his fuse had gone out, went to investigate and arrived at the firing hole at the same time as the flame from the fuse - he had tied a large knot and it had taken so long to burn through it that he thought the fuse had failed when it hadn't. What are the contemporary farming guides that they are consulting please? Jinny and Jane both usually make for the re enactment market, whilst Valerie used to work for Morewellham and Betty used to volunteer her knitting services.My own clothes however were from a slightly different source. Complain about this comment (Comment number 39). Two questions: where did you source the men's wool working clothes? Thank you so very much and now I'm off to make sheep's head stew. It is also time for the hay harvest, weather permitting. Complain about this comment (Comment number 52). Peter and Alex get the dray and a reaping and binding machine repaired and brew beer for the harvest. As the third series on the BBC historic farm series , following the original, Tales from the Green Valley , it depicts a group of historians recreating the running of a farm during the Edwardian era . The boys make a predator-proof cover for the landlord's raspberry patch. Three people of the team that made "Tales of the Green Valley" in 2004 came back and recreated the Victorian Age (2nd half of the 19th century). Ruth learns straw plaiting and makes a hat and cooks a Victorian style curry. I dont know what to say, tonites program is a discrace, you can't proclaim a stickleback to a brown trout its wrong.I also question the legality of having the shoddy built hatchery on a stream, by allowing the fish to leave the hatchery and enter a river is a illegal offence under the salmon and freshwater fisheries act 1975.I shouldent worry though becuase due to the high amount of silt that you allowed to kill the trout will stop them from escaping and as for any that that didnt KILL there is always the fact you did not feed the fry, there will be no natrual food in that box you created because it is not a river bed. So many reality programmes seem to just want to make fools of the participants. They come over as truly interested in the work they are doing for the programme and as a result, we are interested too. Already there are concerns among the villagers in Church Stretton that the decision has in effect been taken. Various Christmas specials were also broadcast. Thanks. @Honoramorton - as a keen gardener I think I can answer this one - liquid waste would probably have been mixed with water and used as a liquid fertiliser, solid waste also known as "night soil" would have been buried in a technique known as "double digging" the veg plot. in my experience pewter does nothing to tarnish the flavour. The Rare Breed Survival Trust has also offered its support, and the chief executive, Christopher Price, wrote to the council last month, urging it to ensure that the farm remains safeguarded for the future. This first episode has been a joy to watch, and I can't wait to find out more! If they succeed, they will have something to celebrate at the May Day fair. The really wealthy had their townhouses which they kept in addition to their country estates. Complain about this comment (Comment number 44). The company was commanded by a captain, assisted by a sergeant major. Complain about this comment (Comment number 75). Ruth makes cheddar cheese in the dairy with her daughter, Catherine Goodman, using milk from the cow Forget Me Not and rennet from a neighbour's male calf. This was for a number of reasons As the population increased, demand for food increased too. Its been nice to get some insight into how it would have been when it first started. It is no wonder the horse was a bit skittish when they were trying to spread it.The rest of the programme was a joy, especially seeing how the whole community knits together with all the extras, like the boat bringing in supplies. The use of steam power led to the introduction of farm machinery which was far more efficient and easier to use than horses and hand tools. That is, they are necessary to support the weight of the upper floors. They would also collect firewood, fill sacks with grain and shred turnips. See production, box office & company info. In 1837 when Queen Victoria came to the throne, more than half the population of Great Britain worked in the countryside. I would be grateful if any kind person out there has a copy to send me. We have may animated discussions in class and I teach maths! doodle dandy: the sheep are Whitefaced Dartmoors. If they fail, all their hard work will have been in vain. She patiently demonstrates how to make period costumes to the historic needlework group there, and as months go on, more and more of us complete our projects using methods and materials appropriate to the time, and then interpret the museum buildings wearing the clothing of the period. Three historians re-create life on a Victorian-era farm at the Acton Scott Estate in rural Shropshire, England. Great job all round - it has set me off on a few enterprises and concerns. This led to less manual farm labour being required, although large estates hired additional seasonal labour in addition to the workers who lived on the estate. She's seen her fascination with the Tudor times take her from being laughed at for her obscure hobby of historical re-enactment into an unlikely TV star. Victorian Farm is a British historical documentary TV series in six parts, first shown on BBC Two in January 2009, and followed by three Christmas-themed parts in December of the same year. Well done, another fantastic series. But that wasn't the case in 18th- and early 19th-century America. Our Edwardian Farm year is over! Intelligent and good fun - but keep the fudge in the sweet shop please! This meant that cities were crowded and dirty. I am very interested in the Edwardian recipes you are using and have tried to find similar recipes online but I can't find any. Thanks, Complain about this comment (Comment number 7), I have just enjoyed the first episode of the series and was not disappointed. Hiya! The Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals was created in 1824. Complain about this comment (Comment number 34), Rag rugs - mea culpa. As a family, my husband, 11 year old history mad daughter and myself have really found this series interesting and enjoyable. I thought it would be me and my mum shouting in a room, but we had 1,000 Facebook members in less than a month.. Life expectancy increased from around 1870 onwards, largely due to the fact that the Victorians became better at fighting diseases. An earth flour to the pit helps it to drain away and part of the menagement of the pit involves an occaisional bucket of something dry and loose textured to prevent it all becoming wet and slimy. Is it possible to have the recipe for the CUT ROUNDS. Explain. Complain about this comment (Comment number 5). I loved this series but what Jack didn't mention was this is not a single show but an entire series. There are a few important misconceptions that prevailed about rural life. medina county . Sorry about that.Enjoyed making the rug though.Ruth, Complain about this comment (Comment number 35), gardenfarming sue - None of the goats got mastitus, they all went home after their stay on the farm happy and healthy. I am also interested in the costumes. Complain about this comment (Comment number 16). Complain about this comment (Comment number 63). However, he had one wrong item. [2] The farming team was historian Ruth Goodman, and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn. It is not possible to overstate just how physical Edwardian country life was. Doctors and scientists began to develop a better understanding of the causes of diseases. Setting up home at Morwellham Quay, in Devon, the trio have to get to grips with the trials and tribulations of life at the turn of the 20th century. I am another who will be trying it out! The bay heavy horse used to spread the quicklime was Jack, who is a Clydesdale. The repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846 abolished the import tax on corn leaving . This ranged from churning the butter, cleaning the farmyard, and whipping up the most delectable creams. "Up through about 1800, the wood-burning fireplacevery popular with English settlerswas the primary means of heating a home . Victorian Pharmacy was a four-part series in a similar style to Victorian Farm, also made by Lion and shown on BBC Two in 2010. :) ~ Anneke ~, Complain about this comment (Comment number 13). Earlier many of us saw the series Victorian Farm! In this fascinating time-traveling experiment a team of historians spend a year recreating farm life in 1885. Can't find anything similar on the web. I also got a bike - wheeeeeee!!! Thank you to "dontblameme" for the Cut Rounds recipe. Ruth Goodman is a participant in Edwardian Farm. These people are doing the actual sustainable off grid life. Victorian child labor consisted of very long working hours. [3], The series was one of BBC Two's biggest hits of 2009, with audiences of up to 3.8 million per episode. Visitors at Acton Scott. Sanitary reform helped, because stagnant dirty water was flushed away. I have many types of rug making tool so if you ever do a programme with rugs again I would be happy to help. Victorian farmers were considered an essential part of the economy and workforce, particularly in rural communities. Only one complaint.WHY does the narrator keep calling it Morewellam??? Complain about this comment (Comment number 6), Another great piece of educational entertainment. Looking forward to the next episode! ; The company was split into several platoons, each commanded by a lieutenant, assisted by a sergeant. At the lower end of the social and economic ladder were the farm labourers. By what name was Victorian Farm (2009) officially released in Canada in English? The windmill featured in the first programme was Wilton Windmill, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire.[21]. And now - after experiencing farm life. Still an ambition to keep some Tamworths and get a Shire. Read reviews and opinions and share yours on all things TV - your favourite episodes, live programmes, digital channels, the schedule and everything else. Their gluten levels were much higher than here and more suited to the kinds of bread being produced at that time. When we moved in, there was an . Complain about this comment (Comment number 64). Eventually many of these like Devonshire House and Grosven. They show recopies, culture and farming tools/methods popular during the War years. Five miles away in Tavistock, where I grew up, they call it Mor-well-ham. As I understand it though we had a lot of glasshouses and grew tomatoes up until the 1970's.We still have the old prep room and the outside toilet. You can stay up to date with BBC TV blog via these feeds. I love being able to find out about things which really interest me which means crafts, being self suffiicient etc. By the end of the Victorian era, half of the people living in Britain lived in cities. Other historians feature, such as Ivan Day and Professor Ronald Hutton. Complain about this comment (Comment number 12), Hello from the Netherlands! They sell off the pigs and sheep they successfully bred and raised. The Victorians were a little bit obsessed with death. Complain about this comment (Comment number 57), brilliant series really interesting. Complain about this comment (Comment number 17). not properly feeding fish also is against animal welfare regulations. Victorian Farm is a British historical documentary TV series in six parts, first shown on BBC Two in January 2009, and followed by three Christmas-themed parts in December of the same year. In this fascinating time-traveling experiment a team of historians spend a year recreating farm life in 1885. Complain about this comment (Comment number 45), Hi, I'm really enjoying the new series. great series as was the victoria farm but would love to know if Ruth tried spinning the wool from the sheep. The house was one of the original dwellings built for the Indiana Colony, a group of Indiana residents who fled to the verdant, rolling hills of Pasadena. Complain about this comment (Comment number 53), Andrews Alan & Safiravv - I have put several of the recipes I used in the book to accompany the series. My husband is the image of Peter Ginn, he was adopted and is always looking for his half brother. The tenant farmer was socially somewhere between a labourer and a landowner. Complain about this comment (Comment number 22). [15][16] In September 2012 the same cast returned with the third instalment of the BBC Farm series: Wartime Farm. Some wealthy landowners or independent farmers provided decent cottages for their farmhands, and these were generally free. Here's what I learned. Difference? where do you get your caps from ?.great series ! Complain about this comment (Comment number 59), Some weeks ago Ruth mentioned an Edwardian cure for nits. Would appreciate your help as I have a small holding and would like to try this. 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