Instead of our normal monthly meeting we met in the Church for a Slideshow and Talk with Mr. Tom Coleman.
Thank everyone for all their help on the
night, with the raffle prizes, dealing with the door and in the kitchen,
Also thank you to David for making the church ready.
I must also pass on our many thanks to Bill for his
donation of the speaker's fee.
Total raised £100.22.
Tom took us on a
pictorial journey from dwelling in caves through to the Victorian age.
Describing building techniques and how the open hearth in the middle of the
Hall moved to the side of the room under a chimney.
The livestock living in the lower side of the cross
passage while the family lived in the higher side, then the cattle moved out
into farm buildings and the empty room became the dairy and store, floors were
put in with staircases to reach the upper rooms.
Huge chimney stacks were added to show status, along with
porches and out shuts at the back for general storage. Wings were added for the
servants and other family members.
I know I will look with a keener eye at old houses in our
villages and when out and about. Thank you Tom.
