Comments on: Viscountess Boudica’s Domestic Appliances https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:34:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Anne Scott https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/#comment-1310374 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:34:16 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176576#comment-1310374 I’m duly impressed with the Viscountess’ collection and her ability to repair the appliances! Love the yellow iron, and my favorite photo is the Viscountess sitting next to the Goblin Teasmade.

]]> By: Bailey Jones https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/#comment-1310093 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:47:39 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176576#comment-1310093 I hope that Boudicca is happy in Uttoxeter. (I think that’s where she moved to.) Just thinking, ‘Happy in Uttoxeter’ would be a great name for an album or even a band. Their first single could be ‘Retro Appliances’ and all the royalties could go to Boudicca.
Forgive my whimsicality but Boudicca makes me feel that way. ?

]]> By: mlaiuppa https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/#comment-1310074 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:31:09 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176576#comment-1310074 I’m so glad you still keep in touch with her. Such a pity she had to move. I hope she was able to keep all of her appliances.

I have some vintage ones myself but have only done minor repairs that would make the Vicountess laugh. I have a vintage O’Keefe and Merritt stove that I use regularly but have only replaced the springs for the oven door, a handle and done some cleaning and adjustments on the burners. One day I hope to take it apart, replace all of the insulation and then thoroughly clean it and get some of the parts rechromed.

I have a vintage fryer I am afraid to use.

]]> By: eimear greaney https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/#comment-1309947 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 08:48:39 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176576#comment-1309947 as someone who prefers to sew on ‘vintage’ sewing machines (as they are stronger and better overall) I am so impressed with the domestic appliances of the lovely Vicountess Boudica – I am rather jealous as we are on our second washing machine in 5 years and had to replace our fridge 6 years ago (the previous one only lasting 4 years) – Adore the 1930s cooker….beautiful design

]]> By: Sue https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/#comment-1309934 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 08:08:02 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176576#comment-1309934 Such a shame the Vicountess had to move on. I hope she was able to take all her appliances with her.

]]> By: Jill https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/#comment-1309924 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:23:38 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176576#comment-1309924 Oh how is viscountess Boudicca- I hope she’s happy in her new place, life in those days could be very very harsh. I remember the appliances. All very much a luxury in the 50s when I was growing up. We had a pillar box red fridgidare – very iconic, a creda cooker, a bush tv and various electric fires, one of which I remember burning my long tresses on on a cold morning! Those days …..

]]> By: Marina https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/#comment-1309923 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:21:47 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176576#comment-1309923 We miss the Vicountess and her wit and creativity! Best wishes to her!

]]> By: Caroline Bottomley https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/#comment-1309910 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 06:50:51 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176576#comment-1309910 Excellent appliances Viscountess! Hope you are doing OK in your new home x

]]> By: Rachel Jowitt https://spitalfieldslife.com/2019/09/04/viscountess-boudicas-domestic-appliances-x/#comment-1309899 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 05:51:31 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=176576#comment-1309899 I often think about the Viscountess. I used to see her regularly as she lived near my workplace. Please wish her well from Bethnal Green!

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