Monday was traditionally washing day, Tuesday for ironing. A tradition perpetuated by my grandmother b1902 and continued until the last quarter of the 20th century in the rustic vestiges of our family. Always the mother / grandmother and for no explicable reason other than historic gender roles.

Wall paintings at Calverley Old Hall: the discovery of a lifetime | The Landmark Trust

Lincoln Conservation discovered many shoes concealed at Calverley Old Hall www.landmarktrust.org.uk/support/proj... children's shoes in the 'murder room' www.landmarktrust.org.uk/support/proj...