
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Elizabeth Raffald 1733-1781, author, innovator, entrepreneur, benefactor, whose family built this pub in 1815, and who lies buried nearby in St Mary's churchyard. Wrote 'The Experienced English Housekeeper' in 1769. Recorded plaque organisation: Suze Appleton with the help of Robinson's Brewery.
Elizabeth Raffald (1733-1781) was a pioneering culinary writer and entrepreneur who authored "The Experienced English Housekeeper" in 1769, one of the most influential cookery books of her time. Her work significantly contributed to the development of British cuisine by introducing innovative recipes and cooking techniques.
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Photo: Suze Appleton on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0