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Books in Turn of the Century series

  • Rubbish

    Gill Tanner, Maggie Murray

    Paperback (A & C Black, )
    None
  • Getting Dressed

    Tim Wood, Sheila Jackon, Maggie Murrary

    Hardcover (A & C Black, Feb. 1, 1993)
    Looks at turn of the century clothing for children and adults, describes the types of clothes worn for different occupations and activities, and explains how clothing was made, acquired, and kept clean and wearable.
    V
  • Keeping Clean

    Eleanor Allen, Maggie Murray

    Paperback (A & C Black, )
    None
  • Housework

    Gill Tanner, Sheila Jackson

    Hardcover (A & C Black, Feb. 1, 1993)
    Looks at turn of the century houses and explains how tasks such as lighting fires, washing dishes, making beds, and cleaning were done
    W
  • At the Seaside

    Tim Wood, Sheila Jackson, Maggie Murray

    Hardcover (A & C Black, Feb. 1, 1993)
    Looks at turn of the century English seaside resorts, including accomodations and attractions
    C
  • Babies

    Jenny Wood

    Paperback (A & C Black (Childrens books), March 15, 1991)
    None
  • Going to the Fair

    Gill Tanner, Sheila Jackson

    Hardcover (A & C Black, Feb. 1, 1993)
    Looks at turn of the century and earlier English fairs, describes the travelling shows that were often part of the events, and explains how snacks, music, and other attractions were provided.
    V
  • Washday

    Ruth Thomson, Maggie Murray, Sheila Jackson

    Hardcover (A & C Black, Feb. 1, 1991)
    Describes how washing was done at the turn of the century, and discusses clothes care, soap, water supplies, washday routines, ironing, and laundries
    Z
  • Breakfast

    Lisa Chaney

    Hardcover (A & C Black, Feb. 1, 1991)
    Looks at turn of the century kitchens and utensils, describes common breakfast dishes, and explains how food was bought, stored, and prepared
    N
  • School Day

    Monica Stoppleman

    Hardcover (A & C Black, Feb. 1, 1991)
    Shows what early schoolhouses in Britain were like, describes what lessons children learned, and looks at their games, activities, pranks, and punishments
    Z
  • In the Post

    Ruth Thomson, Maggie Murray, Sheila Jackson

    Hardcover (A & C Black, Feb. 1, 1991)
    Looks at letter writing at the turn of the century, discusses postcards, writing equipment, mail service, the parcel post, and mail boxes
    G
  • Christmas

    Tim Wood, Maggie Murray

    Paperback (A & C Black (Childrens books), April 25, 1991)
    None