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15 Oct 2020

Say cheese!

Written by Emma Inglis, Curator (South & West)
A white ceramic plate sits beside its lid, which is decorated with flowers. This is a cheese dome.
A mid-19th-century cheese dome from the Angus Folk Collection
Cheddar, Stilton, Gloucester, Wensleydale – cheese forms a major part of our modern diet. But what is its history? Take a look through our collection to find out more.
Expand image 1: An early version of a toastie maker. It is made of silver-coloured metal and the lid is open. Expand image 2: A mahogany cheese 'coaster', which would have cradled a round of cheese. Expand image 3: A cheese dome in a Wedgwood blue and white pattern. Expand image 4: A cheese dome sitting on its base. The decoration is majolica, on a dark blue background. Expand image 5: A white ceramic cheese wedge, decorated with flowers. Expand image 6: A ceramic plate decorated with gold-winged woodpeckers. Expand image 7: Two small round moulds for cheese, sitting on a wooden base. Expand image 8: A glass cheese dish with a lid. Expand image 9: A wooden box which would have held cheese.

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