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687: Ch 9 — Cranford
Ep. 687: Cranford | Chapter 9 Book talk begins at 20:20 This week we bring the razzle-dazzle of Signor Brunoni’s magic act—and the unstoppable commentary of Miss Pole. 😆 --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start • Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea • Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It’s also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: https://www.snugglepuzzle.com/book-tracker-quilt/ • Support BJ Harrison here: https://audiobooklibrarycard.com/ • CIDER in Jim Thorpe - Cidery https://wildelder.com/ and Elderberry - WHAT IS? https://hildaskitchenblog.com/recipe/easy-elderberry-wine-recipe/   20:20 START BOOK TALK • Michaelmas to ladies day Sept 29–Mar25 • Wombwell’s Lions: https://wdc.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/warwephem/id/1376/ George Wombwell (1777-1850) had a traveling menagerie, bred first lion born in England - which fought the bull mastiffs • Saracen’s Head Turban (OG demolished 1868): the Inn, Saracen = Crusade-era term for Arab/Muslim (actually there are MANY Saracen Head pubs and Inns still around!) • https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oU8AAOSw5B9iBiju/s-l400.jpg • TURBAN WEARING - WAS popular in 1840s - so Miss Matty is quite en Vogue! • The George / the Assembly Rooms • Clothes Maids • PORTER SISTER’S BOOKS: Thaddeus of Warsaw (1803) / The Hungarian Brothers (1807) & Don Sebastian (1809), Young Protector of Santo Sebastiani (1814) = all referenced by Miss Pole who clearly reads too much - a la Northanger Abby • Witch of Endor - Saul summons Prophet Samuel to ask why God has forsaken him. Oops, God Said, Yer dead. • Death Watches (Beetles) and winding sheets again, all apparently Omens of death so Miss Jenkyns only ever said Rolly-polly’s (rolls of wax) • card game preference—pool is basically a kitty • Queen Charlottte (Yes, Bridgerton, wife of George III) &The Gunning Sisters—actresses briefly, then found husbands. • Chapeau Bras - A chapeau-bras is a specific type of hat, often a bicorne or tricorne, designed to be folded and carried under the arm. It translates literally from French as “hat arm”. These hats were a popular style worn by gentlemen, particularly during the 18th century, for dress occasions and could be easily stowed when not worn—NOT IN FASHION NOW • National School boys - elementary schools set up by C of E - listen to the story of the minister with the boys HA! • leg·er·de·main - /ˌlejərdəˈmān/ skillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks.   Post-chapter Chat • MISS POLE IS OUTTA CONTROL • Assembly Room has seen better days like Emma’s Highbury • It was “not the thing” says Miss Pole - just like Emma’s dad! and yet SHE was the one annoying the Signore   Miscellaneous Don't forget to send us your crafty videos BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jun—Princess Bride (book—there are many versions - Heather has notes on which Forward to read) Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal (book)   *CraftLit’s Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   *SUPPORT THE SHOW!* • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties *All tiers and benefits are also available as* —*YouTube Channel Memberships*  —*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ *IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642
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