Search Results for: Fresh blackberries
the footpath leading through the wood. beside the two keepers were two ferocious dogs, their constant companions, and probably no constable in those days, or policeman now, was such a terror to evildoers. the little wood, however, was the most trespassed upon, for birds' nests in summer and for blackberries
in autumn. blackberries then meant not only a luxury, but meant also less butter and less treacle to be used in the poor homes of the people in the town. children were encouraged, in spite of perils from dogs and keepers, to invade the little wood at the proper season. happy those who came away with...
http://www.thepotteries.org/focus/011_04.htm