Forgive me if this is an indelicate question, but what exactly is it
that is done when one baits a bear? Might it improve the fingering
for lacemaking? (this question asked mainly to keep the discussion
within our lace province)--Aurelia
According to Wikipedia, the town of Congleton in Cheshire, whose primary
fame was as a Bear Baiting center was also known for making lace and gloves
_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congleton_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congleton) .
What kind of lace would they have been making in Congleton?
Devon
in New Jersey, thinking of her English Cheshire ancestors and wondering if
they missed the bear baiting when they emigrated to North America.
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