Paid in Fish: 8 Facts About the Use of Eels in Medieval England
Oct 28, 2021 · Eels aren’t exactly commonplace in Britain today. Save for the odd eel pie shop in London, and the famous Eel Pie Island in the Thames, there’s barely a trace left of what was …
Jellied eels - Wikipedia
Jellied eels is a traditional English dish that originated in the 18th century, primarily in the East End of London. The dish consists of chopped eels boiled in a spiced stock that is allowed to …
Why the once common European eel is now Critically …
The European eel is not just one of the most endangered species in the UK, it’s also one of the most mysterious. Fish expert and author Helen Scales finds out how we’re using science to …
Eel Facts | Rare & Protected Fish | Canal & River Trust
Eels are born in the Sargasso Sea, within the Atlantic Ocean. After about three years swimming the Gulf Stream, they reach the UK and Europe as tiny transparent elvers known as glass …
Slippery Business: The Surprising Role of Eels in Medieval England
May 27, 2024 · Today, eels are a rare sight on British plates, but in medieval times, these slithering fish were at the very center of English life. From the dining table to the tax collector‘s …
Eel - The Wildlife Trusts
The eel is a very long, narrow fish that can grow to over a metre in length. It looks smooth and lacks the obvious scales and gills of other fish. It can be found in rivers and ditches, but leaves …
Eel Rents: The Curious Way Eels Powered The Medieval Economy …
Dec 8, 2020 · In early medieval England, people paid their rents with all manner of things. One particularly bizarre item was prized by landlords: eels. John Wyatt Greenlee considers why the …
This Is How Eels Powered The Economy In Medieval England
Dec 16, 2020 · In England in the Middle Ages, there was one form of payment that stood out from the others: eels. Tenants used eels to pay their rent to English lords.
The past, present and future of eels on our plates | Foodism
Sep 17, 2024 · For a creature so extraordinary, eels have been an everyday part of Britain’s history for centuries, on our plates and beyond. They feature in the Bayeux Tapestry, crop up …
To Pay Rent in Medieval England, Catch Some Eels
May 18, 2023 · Greenlee specifically looks at the role eels played in medieval English economy and culture—a role far more important than many would think. In medieval England, eels …