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The Worst Jobs On An Edwardian Farm The Daily Grind Of An Edwardian Farmer Six months into their year, Ruth, Alex and Peter explore the daily lives of Edwardian farmers. This episode has a slightly different format to the rest of the series; instead of covering a whole month's changes it uses a framing device of Ruth writing a letter describing the events of a single day on the farm. Peter buys a Victorian/Edwardian Era Teasmade. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺

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Title
What Was Everyday Life Like On An Edwardian Farm?
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Society
Runtime
59 minutes
Language
English

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