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When did people first use forks?
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Fiona aka Ruby | Report | 1 Oct 2005 11:02 |
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The 18th century rings bells to me too. I'm sure they came into use in this country during the reign of Queen Anne. |
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Mike | Report | 1 Oct 2005 11:01 |
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Dee, your double posts fascinate me, how do you do that? Mike |
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Unknown | Report | 1 Oct 2005 11:01 |
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There must have been forks before Elizabethan times - there was the incident of 'Morton's Fork' in Henry VII's time (according to 1066 & All That) LOL CB >|< |
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Unknown | Report | 1 Oct 2005 10:59 |
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That's interesting Mike. The other half thought they came into use over here in the 18th century, but doesn't know why!!!! Jen I am one of those irritating people who spot something that appears out of place and won't rest till I can solve it!! LOL Dee xx |
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Mike | Report | 1 Oct 2005 10:55 |
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The first use of forks in the French Court (1589), according to Google. Introduced in my house having watched Elizabeth I Best wishes Mike |
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JenRedPurple | Report | 1 Oct 2005 10:55 |
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Hiya Dee you do come out with some good questions! I bet someone will know, prolly Helen Little Nell? xx Jen |
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Unknown | Report | 1 Oct 2005 10:52 |
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Have just mentioned on the thread about Elizabeth 1st that my other half is convinced that forks would not have been used in Elizabeth's day. She looked most odd digging into her meal with a knife and fork |
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Unknown | Report | 1 Oct 2005 10:52 |
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