they coped and made the best of what they had. The role of women when their men were away at war and the adjustments that had to be made when they returned.
There were economy measures practiced then that people today wouldn't likely dream of. Unpicking old woollen garments, washing the wool and winding it up in balls again either with the help of the backs of two chairs facing each other or one of the children holding arms out to hold the skein whilst someone did the winding of the balls of wool. Cutting down of adult clothing to make clothes for the children. Making very small amounts of meat go further with the addition of fillers such as pease pudding.
Association between generations took place on a far grander scale then that it is today. How many children sit with the older ones and ask questions such as.... "What was in like during......?" "What did granddad do for a job?"
We can all benefit much from the experience and wisdom of the older ones. They in turn will benefit from the interest shown by the young and yet, there is a danger that all this real experience and knowledge will be lost.
No matter where you live there is a wealth of knowledge in the minds of the older ones but sadly, in today's busy world people are often too busy to stop and talk to them and share their experiences.[/quote]
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