Washday

by Ruth Thomson

Published 10 May 1990
One in a series of books which reconstruct everyday events in Britain at the end of the 19th century, using contemporary photographs, objects and documents. This book looks at what it was like to wash clothes before washing machines or detergents had been invented. It includes background information and a time-line to indicate the important relevant inventions.

In the Post

by Ruth Thomson

Published 10 May 1990
One in a series of books which reconstruct everyday events in Britain at the end of the 19th century, using contemporary photographs, objects and documents. This book looks at the use of the postal system in the days before telephone communication was possible. It includes background information about the writing of letters and a time-line to indicate important relevant inventions.