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From: "Nancy" <>
Subject: [GEN-TRIVIA-UNIVERSAL] English Trivia...
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:39:22 -0600
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Greetings To All,

I have hopes one day of visiting England. My Grandfather John Henry TOWERS
came from there in the late 1880's. He was only ten years old, but already
working in a factory before they left Leeds. They settled in Philadelphia
for about ten years and then came to Brainerd, Minnesota and stayed in this
state. Minnesota is where I live.

Is there anybody on this list who lives in England? Does anybody know what
life was like back in that time period?

Some years back I had such an interesting discussion on another list about
foods that were eaten in England. It led to some wonderful memories for me
of Yorkshire pudding, which my Mom always made. My Grandfather also always
had to have his Rhubarb Tonic in the Spring to 'Wash out winter". Then I
found out that Yorkshire is the Rhubarb capital of England. I never knew the
connection before. But by having general discussions about items of
interest, we complete our knowledge of our ancestors. And that, to me, is
fascinating.

Have a nice day.

Nancy


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