Coffers, Clysters, Comfrey and Coifs: the lives of our C17th ancestors
‘Why do you need a bum roll?’ ‘What colour were carrots in the seventeenth century?’ ‘Can you think of 47 uses for urine?’
Supplying the answers to the above (well, maybe not all 47 uses), this talk is a light-hearted but informative insight into the domestic life of our seventeenth century ancestors.
Our speaker, Dr Janet Few, is an experienced and qualified family, social and community historian who lectures regularly on these subjects throughout the UK and overseas.
This is the last of three talks in the Spring Potpourri Talks Series. The other talks take place on 24th April and 22nd May. Book tickets for individual events or for all three talks in the series for a reduced price. Â
To book
Pre-booking is required, because the event link will be sent in advance.               Â
To join this talk, you will need a computer device with speakers. Ideally, also a webcam and microphone. You also need to be able to access the internet from it. First-time users of Zoom, will be asked to download a small piece of software, which will be sent in advance.                                                               Â
To book – scroll down.
Image: 17th century re-enactment at Wallingford by Catherine Sampson
Date
- Thu 26 Jun 2025
Time
- 14:00 - 15:15
Tickets
- £5.00
Organiser
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The Centre - Berkshire FHS
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Email
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Website
https://berksfhs.org/branches/
Speaker
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Dr Janet FewHistory Interpreter – Writer – Speaker – ResearcherJanet is an experienced and qualified family, social and community historian who lectures regularly on these subjects throughout the UK and overseas. She has spoken at many national and international genealogical events and is also a well known author.