In 1790, a cargo ship, the Two Brothers, travelling from Malaga to London, was wrecked off the Sussex coast at Birling Gap.
All the crew and 800 chests of lemons were saved. The tide carried the 'lost' lemons to shore where they were collected by local residents and sold for 2 shillings the hundred.
Some were used to make lemonade, lemon tarts and cakes.
I found this little story in the NT exhibition when Ray and I visited Birling Gap. I admit that for this post, the story came before the photo. Imagine the joy of the folk who found the lemons.
These lemons were on sale in Winchester Market. The stallholder, noticing me taking an unsolicited shot, told me it cost £1 so, tongue in cheek, I asked him for a portrait and he said 'they' might find him - and that was the end of that.
How interesting! I wonder who 'they' are......some Polish henchmen? immigration? Those bowls on the market for a £1 are always good value. And there's another thing we have in common....I'm an ex teacher too! Did you teach in the Hampshire area?
Two very interesting stories Hazel, I got told by a market trader I was not allowed to take shots in the market, asked her why the reply it infringed her civil liberty, I just smiled took the shot and walked away, lol:)
Yes, I was a 'second career' teacher, Cherrill, started as a volunteer tutor in adult lit, FE college Eastleigh, did various training and finished by supporting dyslexic students at Soton Uni - sadly health problems got in my way but I enjoyed it while it lasted. And you?
How extraordinary Hazel.....I began my teaching in Surrey then moved to Hampshire when I married. Middle schools in Southampton and Bitterne park, then a secondary school in Hedge End doing art and working with pupils with special needs. I also gave up for health reasons. Eventually started my second career as a private gardener, so enjoyable but little money! Had to stop that after 10 years for physical reasons!! Now I'm on my 3rd career working as a probate genealogist for an heir hunting firm, now in my 8th year and should really be retired! lol :-)
Well you know the saying about the size of the world! I learnt to swim (in my 30s) at evening classes at Wildern School which I guess was where you taught. An excellent tutor who got all of us hitherto nervous ladies swimming! For health reasons I was told not to work (unless I had to) - so for once I'm still doing what I was told!
Yes Wildern...I used to live within walking distance of there. Now it seems like another life! I have a new man and a new home in Suffolk where I've been for 16 years. Happiest I've ever been and I wish you well.
No - think he was just making a point! I did buy vine tomatoes, and some fennel. Maybe another day I'll get his portrait!!!
Oh dear, my ex-teacher's hat is showing!!!! I just loved that little tale....
Yes, I was a 'second career' teacher, Cherrill, started as a volunteer tutor in adult lit, FE college Eastleigh, did various training and finished by supporting dyslexic students at Soton Uni - sadly health problems got in my way but I enjoyed it while it lasted. And you?
Well you know the saying about the size of the world! I learnt to swim (in my 30s) at evening classes at Wildern School which I guess was where you taught. An excellent tutor who got all of us hitherto nervous ladies swimming! For health reasons I was told not to work (unless I had to) - so for once I'm still doing what I was told!
Bep, I'm really not too sure of success on that one!
You're right, lots of teachers and former teachers on here, but also librarians and former librarians...