Category: Made In Northamptonshire

In the early 1830s, while most households still relied on smoky coal ranges and temperamental open fires, something remarkable was happening in Northampton. Inside a lecture room belonging to the town’s Mechanics’ Institute, a crowd gathered to watch what must surely count as the world’s first gas-cooked dinner party. A full meal. Multiple courses. All… Continue reading The World’s First Gas Cooked Dinner Party