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Harmsworth's Household Encyclopedia
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Does anyone else have a copy of this amazing set of books? I picked up mine in a second hand book shop yesterday. They are a set of 6 tomes from the 1920's (ish - possibly early 30's) about everything and anything. My favourite bits so far are 'how to build a bungalow' how to host an 'at home' afternoon party, 'how to make a rocking chair' and how to cook just about anything that moves in aspic:rotfl: Some of the ideas are a bit terrifying like make your own barometer using mercury:eek: but there are lots of wonderful moneysaving ideas and interesting recipes.
They are quite special - practical but also nice to look at and an amazing bit of social history!
They are quite special - practical but also nice to look at and an amazing bit of social history!
DFW nerd no = 281 (graduate)
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wow they sound really interesting, i might have a look for a set!Nonny mouse and Proud!!
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience!!
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I got mine for a good price then - £20 the set. In fact I got them for £10 as OH saw that I was drooling over them and offered to pay half bless him!
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These were here before I married, but some genius decided to burn them( yes I could cry!) as they were old!
Might consider getting them off Amazon....
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