Earl of Hillsborough and Lord Cantelupe

Anne’s reading the “guest book” at Bolkesjø, Telemark (Norway) and finds that “the earl fo Hillsborough” had been there in 1833.

found that the “Earl of Hillsborough” was here 29 august 1833 apparently Lord Cantelup with him

Anne Lister, travel journal August 4. 1839, at Bolkesjø
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Day 8 – Norse food traditions and other cultural & social matters at Bolkesjø

Words

Forbud: Avant-courier; rides ahead to secure horses at each post house

Food

Flatbrød or “flat-bread” is a traditional Norwegian unleavened bread which is currently usually eaten with fish, salted meats and soups.

Read more and find a simple recipe and instructions …

Dravel, is likely dravle – a boiled milk based cheesey food with added egg, sugar, cream and cinnamon

Multer/multebær (cloudberries) are a cherished dessert in Norway still today. Personally I prefer the berries with a dash of double cream and a sprinkle of sugar.

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Places

Bolkesjø is a lake, village and resort in Notodden municipality in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. It is located in Gransherad by Norwegian National Road 37. More…

Gausta or Gaustatoppen is the highest mountain in the county Vestfold og Telemark in Norway

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It’s quite a bit of distance from Bolkesjø to the Gausta mountain, but on a clear day one would be able to see it from Bolkesjø. Sadly Anne and Ann got to se fog-all.

People

  • Earl of Hillsborough and Lord Cantelup[e]
  • Sir Hume Campbell and Captain Rose (to come)
  • Baron von Nicolai (to come)
  • le cham. Dal Borgo di Primo Le cons. de  Légation Krag (to come)
  • The family at Bolkesjø (to come)