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The Humble Tuckshop: Memories of Childhood Foods
The Humble Tuckshop: Memories of Childhood Foods Growing up in the 1970’s in Brisbane, my diet was mainly influenced by my English background and traditional Australian foods. It wasn’t till the 1980’s that more international cuisine became more well known and tried. We like many families ate meat and three veg throughout the week. The…
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The Headscarf Revolutionaries
The Headscarf Revolutionaries If you are from Hull, Yorkshire, or any other fishing ports, you will have heard the stories of men lost at sea or experienced your own loss of a father, grandfather or brother never returning. The fishing industry was once classed as the most dangerous occupation in the world, with Hull alone…
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Why did soldiers eat ANZAC biscuits?
Why did soldiers eat ANZAC biscuits? The history of the Anzac biscuit is part of the Australian and New Zealand story. Making ANZAC biscuits is a great way to actively engage the family in commemoration activities for ANZAC Day. During World War 1, people at home in Australia and New Zealand sent parcels to the…
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Holiday Camps in Britain
Holiday Camps in Britain There was a time where taking a vacation was a luxury that only the wealthiest could afford. In 1938, legislation was introduced called the Holidays with Pays Act. The Act mandated that most workers were entitled to one week of paid leave per year. While one week may seem modest compared…