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This is great: Uncovering Edinburgh’s forgotten lives, one stair at a time. "Each entry starts with a specific Edinburgh front door and takes us step by step through 200 years or so of the individuals who've lived there."

books by Kurt:S (cc by)

omg, it's hidden treasure! Wobbuffet's FPPs I never posted (March edition) in the flipping free thread. (And don't miss the ones that were posted!)

Fireman's coat decorated with a depiction of the Toad Spirit

Japanese Firemen’s Coats (19th century)

Cakes & Bakes: Bonnag by H is for Home (cc by-nc)

Jane the Brown has a fascinating comment on 19th century home bread making in ShooBoo's fresh, piping hot post "The Rise of Baking Powder"