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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Cambridge mystery of Edwardian family photo album solved
The fascinating story behind a pre-World War One family photo album found in a second-hand book shop has been painstakingly unearthed by a researcher. Stand-out images included ones of an airship, which came down in the middle of Cambridge during huge Army manoeuvres attended by George V in Michelle Bullivant dug into the story, she realised the family had links to the city, but were London-based, with connections to Fulham and Arsenal football clubs. "I'm now 100% sure it belonged to William and Kate Hall, who got married in Cambridge, but there are still so many stories to explore within the album," she said. Miss Bullivant was rummaging through a pile of books at antiquarian booksellers G David, in St Edward's Passage, Cambridge, two years ago, when she came across the album. Her attention was immediately caught by obvious links to the city - pictures of rowers on the river at Stourbridge Common, the university's Senate House and Great St Mary's church, as well as of the Beta II airship floating above Jesus Grove which was a small piece of land next to Jesus Green. "I thought I had to get it," said the archaeological and historical consultant from Cherry Hinton near Cambridge. It stayed on a shelf at her home until a recent bereavement gave her a "kick start to get on with things". Her first thought was the album might belong to the Marshall family, who set up a garage business which eventually became Marshall Aerospace and Defence 1912, their garage was close to Jesus Grove, and it was their mechanics who helped fix the broken airship during the Army manoeuvres. These were the last war games held before the outbreak of World War One and were based in and around Cambridge. Many of the troops were based on Midsummer Common, where the airship experienced mechanical Bullivant said: "The airship captain used a loud speaker to give instructions to the troops to manhandle the Beta II down, using ropes."Huge crowds of people gathered around the airship, so it was moved to the more secluded Jesus Grove. The second reason why she thought there could be a Marshall connection was the many pictures of cars, but her research soon ruled that discovered a large, detached houses pictured was Devonshire House in Battersea, London, then owned by an Augustus Hall."I compiled a family tree of all his brothers and sisters, cross-referencing their addresses and looking up their homes, and I recognised the house where everyone was having their pictures taken - Woodborough Road in Putney, said Miss Bullivant."It was owned by William Hall and it turned out he'd married Kate Davis in Cambridge in 1899 - so finally, I had my link to Cambridge." Census research confirmed Kate was the daughter of a college servant, living in Queen's Lane in 1881."But that seems quite strange, I mean what kind of servant? The family pictured seem quite wealthy," she couple had one daughter, Elsa, who appears in many of the Hall was a director of both Fulham and [Woolwich] Arsenal football clubs and he ran a successful metal work business in Bullivant believes at least one of the photos shows a Fulham match and she is waiting to hear if the Premier League club's archivist can verify this. It took her about a fortnight to track down these details, which she shared on her blog, hoping other researchers will add to the details. She also hopes any remaining members of the Hall family might get in contact."There's so many elements to it, the football, the rowing, the military pictures - and it's amazing how it's grown from me not knowing anything about these people to knowing so much," she said. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Aldi advises customers to store eggs in the freezer
The unusual hack from the supermarket giant promises to make your eggs stay fresher and last longer. Aldi has shared a storage hack with customers that guarantees to keep their eggs fresher for longer. The budget supermarket advised shoppers who want to give their eggs a longer lifespan to pop them in the freezer. The tip may sound strange, but food waste experts believe storing eggs in minus temperatures stops them going off as quick as they would if they were kept in a fridge or at room temperature. Kate Hall, food storage expert, partnered with Aldi to share key food storing tips for shoppers in the hope of reducing food waste. Kate says to make your eggs last, shoppers should break them from the shell, then freeze them either as whites, yolks, or both mixed together. They should then mix with a sprinkle or sugar or salt before pouring it into a freezer bag and placing it in your freezer, reports the Express. kate explains: 'Using your freezer is such a simple way to press pause on your food so it doesn't end up in the bin. 'Freezing food can help our budgets stretch further, and you can actually freeze a lot more than people realise. The trick is knowing the best way to freeze food and what to do with it after freezing. 'No one wants to experience the stench of an egg past its best, so to make sure none of yours go to waste, keep them in the original box in the fridge or a cool pantry. It's important that they stay at a consistent temperature rather than in the everchanging temperatures of a home kitchen. 'And in case you're wondering, YES, you CAN freeze eggs! 'Make sure you always freeze them on or before the best before date - the fresher the better. You'll need to break them out of the shells first, but eggs can be frozen as whites, yolks (with a pinch of salt or sugar), or combined. If you're freezing the whole egg, always whisk it first as it will be far harder to mix together after defrosting. 'I like to freeze mine in usable quantities (for example two for an omelette and three for a cake), flat in a labelled freezer bag. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'This means I can defrost them quickly in a dish of cold water and crack on with making my dish! You can use them for whatever you fancy (as long as they're cooked through), they're just perfect once they're cooked!' Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: 'At Aldi, we're committed to reducing food waste wherever we can across our supply chain, whether that be working with suppliers to cut down on waste, or marking down prices of items nearing their sell by date. 'Now we're on a mission to help shoppers minimise their food waste too, while getting even more value from their Aldi groceries at the same time. It seems simple, but the research shows that freezing items still isn't something many do – so we want to showcase just how easy that can be.'
Western Telegraph
6 days ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
How to prevent food waste through freezing: 5 tips to use
However, there are a few methods people can utilise through freezing to help prevent this. The supermarket Aldi has teamed up with food waste expert Kate Hall, who is behind the @thefullfreezer account. It comes as new research by Aldi reveals the average Brit throws away around £387 of food a year, with seven in ten admitting to buying food knowing it will eventually end up in the bin. Kate said: 'Using your freezer is such a simple way to press pause on your food so it doesn't end up in the bin. 'Freezing food can help our budgets stretch further, and you can actually freeze a lot more than people realise. The trick is knowing the best way to freeze food and what to do with it after freezing." 5 tips to help prevent food waste through freezing Don't waste those potatoes Roughly 4.4 million potatoes are wasted every day in the UK, but there are ways to try and lower that number a bit. Keeping them in the fridge can make them last three times longer, and if you keep them in a cupboard, just make sure they're not close to onions. Onions encourage spuds to sprout faster, and the moisture released from potatoes can actually make onions go mouldy too. While you can't freeze potatoes raw, you can cook a batch of baked potatoes, prep roasties or some mash and place in the freezer. Kate adds: "You don't even need to defrost them when you want them, just reheat straight from frozen until they're piping hot!" Milk can be frozen Storing milk in the middle of a fridge instead of the door can make it last three times longer, as it's much colder there. Kate adds: "Or, if you need your milk to last longer, consider freezing it flat in a sealable freezer bag in usable quantities; this way it can be defrosted quickly in a dish of cold water. "Some plant milks can be suitable for freezing too, but you should always check the packaging first to be sure. "Don't worry if your milk splits when defrosted, simply give it a quick blend and it should be good as new!" It works for eggs too Eggs can be frozen, but it's crucial to do it on or before the best-before date. You will need to break them out of their shells as they can be frozen as whites, yolks (with a pinch of salt or sugar) or combined. If you're freezing the whole egg, always whisk it first, as it will be far harder to mix together after defrosting. Kate adds: "I like to freeze mine in usable quantities (for example two for an omelette and three for a cake), flat in a labelled freezer bag. "This means I can defrost them quickly in a dish of cold water and crack on with making my dish! You can use them for whatever you fancy (as long as they're cooked through), they're just perfect once they're cooked! You'd be Bananas not to If you peel and slice a banana you spread them out on a lined tray to avoid them clumping together and then store them in a resealable freezer bag. Kate says: "These are perfect for making banana ice cream or chocolate peanut butter bites!" A slice in time Many will know you can freeze sliced bread, but there is a bit of information to keep in mind when freezing buns, baps and rolls. Kate Hall says slicing a roll in half will make it thaw out quicker when frozen (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS / Aldi) If you cut them in half before they go in the freezer, they will thaw much faster when you need them. What is the UK's most wasted food? According to analysis from Waste Managed, bread is the most wasted food item in the UK. Approximately 900,000 tonnes of bread are wasted each year, both at the production and consumer levels. Potatoes are next up at around 750,000 tonnes a year, due to overbuying, spoilage or "aesthetic imperfections". Recommended reading: Around 490,000 tonnes of milk are wasted every year, alongside 190,000 tonnes of bananas and 170,000 tonnes of salads and vegetables. What are the main cases of food waste? The main causes behind food waste include shops and supermarkets ordering too many products they can't sell, and the overproduction of items that don't sell or get eaten. On a consumer level, most of it comes from a lack of awareness around expiry dates and storing items in the wrong places so they go bad.
South Wales Guardian
6 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
How to prevent food waste through freezing: 5 tips to use
However, there are a few methods people can utilise through freezing to help prevent this. The supermarket Aldi has teamed up with food waste expert Kate Hall, who is behind the @thefullfreezer account. It comes as new research by Aldi reveals the average Brit throws away around £387 of food a year, with seven in ten admitting to buying food knowing it will eventually end up in the bin. A post shared by Kate Hall | Home Food Waste Expert (@thefullfreezer) Kate said: 'Using your freezer is such a simple way to press pause on your food so it doesn't end up in the bin. 'Freezing food can help our budgets stretch further, and you can actually freeze a lot more than people realise. The trick is knowing the best way to freeze food and what to do with it after freezing." Roughly 4.4 million potatoes are wasted every day in the UK, but there are ways to try and lower that number a bit. Keeping them in the fridge can make them last three times longer, and if you keep them in a cupboard, just make sure they're not close to onions. Onions encourage spuds to sprout faster, and the moisture released from potatoes can actually make onions go mouldy too. While you can't freeze potatoes raw, you can cook a batch of baked potatoes, prep roasties or some mash and place in the freezer. Kate adds: "You don't even need to defrost them when you want them, just reheat straight from frozen until they're piping hot!" Storing milk in the middle of a fridge instead of the door can make it last three times longer, as it's much colder there. Kate adds: "Or, if you need your milk to last longer, consider freezing it flat in a sealable freezer bag in usable quantities; this way it can be defrosted quickly in a dish of cold water. "Some plant milks can be suitable for freezing too, but you should always check the packaging first to be sure. "Don't worry if your milk splits when defrosted, simply give it a quick blend and it should be good as new!" Eggs can be frozen, but it's crucial to do it on or before the best-before date. You will need to break them out of their shells as they can be frozen as whites, yolks (with a pinch of salt or sugar) or combined. If you're freezing the whole egg, always whisk it first, as it will be far harder to mix together after defrosting. Kate adds: "I like to freeze mine in usable quantities (for example two for an omelette and three for a cake), flat in a labelled freezer bag. "This means I can defrost them quickly in a dish of cold water and crack on with making my dish! You can use them for whatever you fancy (as long as they're cooked through), they're just perfect once they're cooked! If you peel and slice a banana you spread them out on a lined tray to avoid them clumping together and then store them in a resealable freezer bag. Kate says: "These are perfect for making banana ice cream or chocolate peanut butter bites!" Many will know you can freeze sliced bread, but there is a bit of information to keep in mind when freezing buns, baps and rolls. Kate Hall says slicing a roll in half will make it thaw out quicker when frozen (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS / Aldi) If you cut them in half before they go in the freezer, they will thaw much faster when you need them. According to analysis from Waste Managed, bread is the most wasted food item in the UK. Approximately 900,000 tonnes of bread are wasted each year, both at the production and consumer levels. Potatoes are next up at around 750,000 tonnes a year, due to overbuying, spoilage or "aesthetic imperfections". Recommended reading: New 'iconic' McDonald's burger with the 'most loaded bite we've ever served' Greggs customers 'gutted' as 'best' menu item axed after nearly 10 years I ate the 'ultimate' sausage roll (10x bigger than Greggs) and it blew my mind Around 490,000 tonnes of milk are wasted every year, alongside 190,000 tonnes of bananas and 170,000 tonnes of salads and vegetables. The main causes behind food waste include shops and supermarkets ordering too many products they can't sell, and the overproduction of items that don't sell or get eaten. On a consumer level, most of it comes from a lack of awareness around expiry dates and storing items in the wrong places so they go bad.
South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
How to prevent food waste through freezing: 5 tips to use
However, there are a few methods people can utilise through freezing to help prevent this. The supermarket Aldi has teamed up with food waste expert Kate Hall, who is behind the @thefullfreezer account. It comes as new research by Aldi reveals the average Brit throws away around £387 of food a year, with seven in ten admitting to buying food knowing it will eventually end up in the bin. Kate said: 'Using your freezer is such a simple way to press pause on your food so it doesn't end up in the bin. 'Freezing food can help our budgets stretch further, and you can actually freeze a lot more than people realise. The trick is knowing the best way to freeze food and what to do with it after freezing." 5 tips to help prevent food waste through freezing Don't waste those potatoes Roughly 4.4 million potatoes are wasted every day in the UK, but there are ways to try and lower that number a bit. Keeping them in the fridge can make them last three times longer, and if you keep them in a cupboard, just make sure they're not close to onions. Onions encourage spuds to sprout faster, and the moisture released from potatoes can actually make onions go mouldy too. While you can't freeze potatoes raw, you can cook a batch of baked potatoes, prep roasties or some mash and place in the freezer. Kate adds: "You don't even need to defrost them when you want them, just reheat straight from frozen until they're piping hot!" Milk can be frozen Storing milk in the middle of a fridge instead of the door can make it last three times longer, as it's much colder there. Kate adds: "Or, if you need your milk to last longer, consider freezing it flat in a sealable freezer bag in usable quantities; this way it can be defrosted quickly in a dish of cold water. "Some plant milks can be suitable for freezing too, but you should always check the packaging first to be sure. "Don't worry if your milk splits when defrosted, simply give it a quick blend and it should be good as new!" It works for eggs too Eggs can be frozen, but it's crucial to do it on or before the best-before date. You will need to break them out of their shells as they can be frozen as whites, yolks (with a pinch of salt or sugar) or combined. If you're freezing the whole egg, always whisk it first, as it will be far harder to mix together after defrosting. Kate adds: "I like to freeze mine in usable quantities (for example two for an omelette and three for a cake), flat in a labelled freezer bag. "This means I can defrost them quickly in a dish of cold water and crack on with making my dish! You can use them for whatever you fancy (as long as they're cooked through), they're just perfect once they're cooked! You'd be Bananas not to If you peel and slice a banana you spread them out on a lined tray to avoid them clumping together and then store them in a resealable freezer bag. Kate says: "These are perfect for making banana ice cream or chocolate peanut butter bites!" A slice in time Many will know you can freeze sliced bread, but there is a bit of information to keep in mind when freezing buns, baps and rolls. Kate Hall says slicing a roll in half will make it thaw out quicker when frozen (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS / Aldi) If you cut them in half before they go in the freezer, they will thaw much faster when you need them. What is the UK's most wasted food? According to analysis from Waste Managed, bread is the most wasted food item in the UK. Approximately 900,000 tonnes of bread are wasted each year, both at the production and consumer levels. Potatoes are next up at around 750,000 tonnes a year, due to overbuying, spoilage or "aesthetic imperfections". Recommended reading: Around 490,000 tonnes of milk are wasted every year, alongside 190,000 tonnes of bananas and 170,000 tonnes of salads and vegetables. What are the main cases of food waste? The main causes behind food waste include shops and supermarkets ordering too many products they can't sell, and the overproduction of items that don't sell or get eaten. On a consumer level, most of it comes from a lack of awareness around expiry dates and storing items in the wrong places so they go bad.
