The Evolution of Breakfast in England: A Historical Perspective
Breakfast in England has undergone significant changes over the centuries, evolving from a meal seldom mentioned in medieval literature to a crucial part of daily life. The shift in breakfast consumption patterns reflects societal changes, economic factors, and availability of food. This article explores how breakfast became a norm in England, linking it to historical contexts and the importance placed on the first meal of the day.
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England Breakfasts Revolution
Would you say youre a breakfast person? Why do you think this is a crucial meal? Why does it have to be in the morning? What do you usually have for breakfast?
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1. Seldom featuringin medieval literature 2. Admitedly, there are scattered references to travellers having a meal at dawn 3. Before embarkingon arduous journeys, 4. However, in the 16th century it gradually became the norm, not the exception 5. Some writer have attributed this to the greater availability of food. 6. For example, new patternsof employment may well offer a plausible explanation 7. For the greater importance now attachedto breakfast, 8. Thus, having a meal first thing in the morning was rootedin necessity, and was no longer associated with social status alone.
England Breakfasts Revolution