The diet of the rural worker 1940s
This sixteen-minute Scottish heritage download shows aspects of the rural diet of the 1940s which by today’s standards was a very basic one with limited choice for the rural population. Oatmeal was a staple ingredient and played its role with other ingredients to make the diet one which was high in fibre and protein and low in sugar and saturated fats. This diet was considered by many to be a healthier diet than today’s diet. Brose, porridge, sowens and peas meal brose are discussed and the method of making the item seen. The work of the rural workers is discussed also. The discipline of the eating process is also highlighted. Get to know your rural ancestors’ way of life. Listen to the Doric dialect of Aberdeenshire.
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The diet of the rural worker 1940s
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This sixteen-minute Scottish heritage download shows aspects of the rural diet of the 1940s which by today’s standards was a very basic one with limited choice for the rural population. Oatmeal was a staple ingredient and played its role with other ingredients to make the diet one which was high ...
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The diet of the rural worker 1940s
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This sixteen-minute Scottish heritage download shows aspects of the rural diet of the 1940s which by today’s standards was a very basic one with limited choice for the rural population. Oatmeal was a staple ingredient and played its role with other ingredients to make the diet one which was high ...
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1 videoGenerations O Change
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This 52-minute digital download charts the many changes, which have taken place in rural Aberdeenshire and looks at farming from 1793 through to today on the Carney family fairm where I was born and brought up. Listen to the Doric dialect of the area.
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1 videoMeet Yir Ancestors
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This 54-minute digital download is a collection of mini features, which captures a diverse picture of a past North-East of Scotland society around Aberdeenshire from the early 1900s. This clip was produced as a resource to help genealogists, ancestral tourists, family historians and academics to ...
