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I have had a life-long love affair with dollhouse miniatures, and careers in art education and interior design. I hope to combine these life experiences to help other miniature enthusiasts get more out of this wonderful hobby we enjoy, a hobby that often reaches the level of an art form. Susan Downing

Posted on 24 February, 2016

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Miniature Tudor Style Pub found on Thea Gargas’s board

Tudor Ale House

Tudor Ale House

Today it’s called a pub. Don’t be fooled by the name, it’s still a private business licensed to sell alcohol to the general public. The big difference between the present-day “local” and its Tudor ancestor is the area served. The Church had been the center of village life until Henry VIII ordered the destruction of over nine hundred structures.

The ale house offered public rooms, as well as food and drink where many church functions could be held.

It all began in 43 AD when the first Roman wine bar, known as a “tabernae,” was opened in England to help quench the thirst of the legionary troops.

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Posted by Patrick Owens

Categories: Tudor


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Posted on 21 February, 2016

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Tudor hearth found on The Tudor Dollhouse Project

Tudor Kitchens

A big difference between Tudor Manor House and Commoner kitchens were just how many they had, and the number of tools and appliances utilized. Hampton Court Palace wins the prize with 147 separate, well-equipped food preparation areas. A Commoner might make do with one large room, with too many cooks falling over each other to bring each coarse to table on time. A dollhouse enthusiast has so much choice when it comes to Tudor kitchen(s). I hope this article can be helpful, and perhaps be an inspiration for an exciting project.

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Posted by Patrick Owens

Categories: kitchen, Tudor


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Posted on 19 February, 2016

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Thorne Rooms South Carolina Ballroom

The Georgian Style

Susan’s Note:

This article by Julie Ann was one of the most popular posts of the last few months and is well worth repeating. It is a must-read for anyone working on a Georgian dollhouse.

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How to Achieve a Genuine Georgian House

by Julie Ann

Influences and style

To achieve a genuine Georgian house style when building or decorating your own Georgian dolls house it is important to

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Posted by Susan Downing

Categories: Georgian, room boxes


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