Take your taste buds on a trip back in time with A Taste of Modern History

21st September 2011

Categories: Modern History News

National Waterways Museum, 25th September from 2.00pm 

 Join us at the National Waterways Museum where renowned chef Robert Owen Brown will be cooking up some historical treats including Pickled Tripe and Pig’s Head Brawn plus a canal boat favourite Rabbit Stew.

The three 45-minute demonstrations are inspired by A Taste of Modern History recipe book which features dishes that would have filled the bellies of the mill workers, engineers and gentry who changed world history.Come along on the day to find out how these meals were made and try some for yourself.  Then take the opportunity to explore the rest of the museum with its unique collection of historic boats and archives that tell the story of Britain’s canals and waterways.

Entrance to the museum is £6 for adults and £4 for children over 5 years.

Quarry Bank Mill, 2nd October from 2.00pm 

Or come along to Quarry Bank Mill on the 2nd October, where Robert Owen Brown will be cooking up some more historical treats including Lobscouse and  Pickled Tripe. Then explore the museum to discover the compelling story of the mill workers who enjoyed these dishes during the Industrial Revolution.

Standard entrance prices to the museum apply.