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There was a strict routine for washing. Dirty linen was collected on a Saturday and put to soak until Monday when it was washed. Water was pumped up and heated in one of two copper boilers. The washing was done in large tubs or rocking washers. Some linen was boiled. Washing was with home made soap. After three rinses it was hung up to dry and then folded and left over night. Next morning the clothes were put through a box mangle, then linen press or ironed. The the laundry was put away and the room cleared for the next weeks wash. In a really large house the laundry could take up several rooms. In smaller houses a washer woman came in to help. With thanks to 'The Georgian House Museum', 7 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR.

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9th Apr 2009 by Diane Earl

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History

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Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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