[£500,000 Mansion, Anyone?]

I would like to say "unbelievable" but in this country you can believe it !

[The Mansfield Hangman?]

Slightly off topic but regarding William Calcraft mentioned in a previous post. In the 1870s Calcraft hanged an ancestor of mine in Durham Prison and by the account made a right mess of it. (Please remember you can not choose your relatives)

[Things our parents used to say]

Here are two I remember - don't come running to me when you fall and break your leg.

stop crying or I will give you something to cry about.

Funny that as I can never remember getting smacked.

[Old sweets, chocolates and snacks]

Hello, this is my first posting. I have enjoyed reading posts so decided to take the plunge and join - so here goes !!!

I remember aniseed balls as being on of my favourites my grandmother used to sing this rhyme to me whenever she bought me some.

Aniseed balls are best

They are good for your belly and chest

You don't get many for half a penny

But aniseed balls are best.