The history of British cookbooks is a fascinating reflection of the nation’s social, cultural and economic transformations over the centuries.  Following an introduction on what makes British cookbooks unique, we discover what is thought to be the first cookbook (c1390), the medieval feasts of the 14^th and 15^th centuries and the birth of domestic cookbooks in the 16^th to 18^th centuries.  From there we move on to the Victorian era and the explosion of cookbooks and onto the 20^th century wartime cookbooks and rationing.  Postwar to present shows how globalisation and innovation have influenced British recipes, closing with a reflection on why cookbooks remain essential in British kitchens.

The accompanying handout gives a selection of recipes that have stood the test (and taste) of time and a suggestion of books that will help you discover more about this exciting aspect of our history.

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