Dining With History – a talk by Jessica Thurtell

Travel back through time to discover the food and eating customs from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day – the evolution of English eating. Jessica Thurtell’s fascinating illustrated talk is not all about wealth & feasting: have a look at peasant meals of pottage, working class dinners and middle class genteel dining too. Find out about the evolution of table manners and how to eat politely - from daggers and fingers to soup spoons, fruit knives & oyster forks. 
Entry to the talk is free for paid-up members of Rustington Heritage Association. Visitors £5 (cash only) payable at the door. All admissions subject to availability of seats on arrival.