Everyday Meals in Regency London

Part II, Changing Circumstances

Authors

  • Peter Brears Independent Scholar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.27973

Keywords:

Regency Britian, Diary of William Feltuss, 19th-century, United Kingdom, London, Meals, urban working class, Dinner, social history, weekday meals, sunday meals, leftovers, packed/portable meals, domestic finances, diet, the Sunday joint

Abstract

The author continues his analysis of William Feltuss’ diary, this time looking at everyday meals in the family context. He uncovers evidence relating the family’s diet to the head of the household’s changing occupation and income. The study covers the years 1809–13 when William did odd jobs for various tradesmen, 1814–19 and 1826–8 when he was a warehouseman for the East India Company, 1817–19 when he was periodically out of work, and 1828–32 when he lived in retirement. Each of these periods is considered in turn, taking a sample year from each one.

Author Biography

  • Peter Brears, Independent Scholar

    Peter Brears is familiar to Prospect Books readers from his books on jellies, medieval cookery and Yorkshire food. His Cooking and Dining in Tudor and Early Stuart England appeared in 2015.

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Published

2018-06-01

Issue

PPC 111 (2018)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Brears, Peter. 2018. “Everyday Meals in Regency London: Part II, Changing Circumstances”. Petits Propos Culinaires, June, 22-42. https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.27973.