ABSTRACT
My grandmother's front room always intrigued me because of the curiosity cupboard. You don't see them much nowadays, but this was where her memorabilia were stored. It was a great place for a wet afternoon and the stories she told about the contents captivated me. However a fascinating half hour around the curiosity cupboard was enough. Then it was downstairs to the powerhouse of their home; the kitchen. This was where the conversations and decisions that determined everyday life in the family happened.
