Ginger Beer

There are a number of recipes for drinks in Avis’ manuscript, most of which are for lemonade or ginger beer. This one is noteworthy for having a mention of Audley End, for underneath it is written a rare source: ‘The Field’ newspaper, copied from Lady B. Brook. A.E. – the ‘A.E.’ standing for Audley End. First published in 1853 and still going today, The Field was devoted to field sports. Today it covers mainly shooting