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Forks spread to England from Italy, changing dining manners
Uncle Ray traces how large forks were used for hay in Italy and how small forks appeared at dinners in England after Thomas Colgate brought the forks from Italy. The piece notes finger bowls, Henry VIII era customs, and the nickname Pork as forks gained popularity, with a call to request a cotton leaflet.
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England
Henry VIII
Thomas Colgate
Italy
Colgate
Cotton
Uncle Ray