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Poorer people could not afford much meat, so when it was available it was mixed liberally with wheat, barley, beans, peas and so on to make a pottage called frumenty. Bread and cheese were also available cheaply, and ale was the preferred drink (not water, as this was usually contaminated).

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Poorer people could not afford much meat, so when it was available it was mixed liberally with wheat, barley, beans, peas and so on to make a pottage called frumenty. Bread and cheese were also available cheaply, and ale was the preferred drink (not water, as this was usually contaminated).

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19th Oct 2008 by Diane Earl

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 History

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

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