Thought for the day :"People who can’t distinguish between entomology and etymology bug me in ways I can’t put into words."
One for yesterday
CARMARTHEN CHEESE RIOT - 1818.
200th Anniversary.
The Carmarthen Cheese Riot occurred on 25th September 1818. It was a disturbance that happened when a crowd of people prevented a consignment of cheese from being loaded onto a ship docked at Carmarthen. A second attempt was made two days later, this time, however, not only were the goods stopped from going on board, the vessel was also ransacked.
Cheese had become a vital part of many people's diet as a substitute for meat as a source of protein. To see it being sent for export instead of being made available to the people of Carmarthen was the flashpoint for the riot. Order was only regained when the merchants decided to distribute the cheese locally.
The background to this incident lay in the difficult and challenging economic situation at the time, which was impacted by many issues.
The Enclosure Acts which had been introduced since 1750 resulted bigger privately owned estates and the only way for the vast majority of people to continue farming was through tenancy. By the 19th century approximately 90% of agricultural land was being farmed this way. The arrival of farm produce from Europe increased dramatically following Britain's victory in the Napoleonic Wars. This resulted in a decrease in the price of Britain's home grown produce which combined with a series of poor harvests and the additional financial burden of toll-gates and Church tithes drove many tenant farmers into poverty and resulted in a shortage of food.
Llanelli run today before the Llanelli Lockdown which started at 6pm this evening.
Managed to get Susie's Sewing room dismantled and I loaded a lot from the warehouse. We came back a little heavy I think but got here safely. Now we are isolated for a few weeks - unable to enter Llanelli. There may be exceptions but we wills see what transpires - frankly we are happier here away form everyone else. Got some new fairy lights for the Veranda./ May have been a little excessive .. 1000 lights was only a few pounds more than 500, but in actuality we could probably have done with 250! But I managed to light up a fair amount of the garden instead.
In the less successful tales - failed to look at the packaging properly and bought a wired electric hedgetrimmer rather than the rechargeable one... Will have to take it back - though in fairness the fleece lined Crocks said that they would fit a size 10 and they will have to go back as well.
Charlies in Carmarthen will need a visit.
Sadly, Vic is on full shut down now so no visits - hoping that he copes.
He is being well looked after so hopefully he will manage.
In other news - apparently this is not the worst year ..
Cheers !
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