Experience or expectation? Elizabeth Birkett’s remedies from her 17th century commonplace book Explorations of a 17th century commonplace book by Suzi Richer, PhD, medical herbalist and environmental archaeologist.

Great new blog post from HHRN committee member, Dr Suzi Richer!

Learn more about Elizabeth Birkett of Townend, Cumbria and the herbal remedies in her commonplace book (1699)

#herbalhistory #histherb #herbalmedicine #C17th #bookhistory #recipes #cumbria #Townend

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Today I thought I'd share another Robson team outing - this time from my mum-in-law's mini-break in the Lake District last week.
Rain was forecast so we took her on a trip back in time to a 17th century family farm.
I hope you enjoy it too!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#townend #troutbeck #LakeDistrict