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Christmas at Windsor Castle, kitchen 1857
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Christmas at Windsor Castle, kitchen 1857
Christmas time at Windsor Castle, cooks preparing for the royal banquet. Date: 1857
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1850s 1857 Banquet Cooking Cooks Dinner Kitchen Meal Meat Poultry Preparing Windsor
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A Festive Gathering at Windsor Castle: The Hustle and Bustle of Christmas Preparations in the Royal Kitchen, 1857 This evocative photograph captures the essence of Christmas at Windsor Castle during the 1850s. The scene unfolds in the castle's grand kitchen, where a team of dedicated cooks are meticulously preparing for the upcoming royal banquet. The air is filled with the aroma of roasting meats and poultry, as the cooks deftly wield their utensils, their faces set with intense concentration. The interior of the kitchen is a symphony of warmth and activity. A large fireplace crackles with logs, casting a cozy glow over the room. Copper pots and pans hang from the rafters, while an array of ingredients and cooking tools are neatly arranged on the wooden tables. The cooks move with practiced ease, their movements a testament to the well-oiled machinery of the royal household. The centerpiece of the photograph is a magnificent turkey, its golden brown exterior glistening with droplets of melted butter. The bird is surrounded by an assortment of meats, including roast beef, ham, and game, each waiting their turn on the spit or in the oven. The cooks work in harmony, their shared focus on creating a memorable feast for the royal family and their guests. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of Christmas at Windsor Castle during the Victorian era. It is a testament to the dedication and skill of the castle's kitchen staff, who ensured that every royal banquet was a culinary triumph.
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