The University of Leeds has acquired and digitized a significant 16th-century manuscript that is likely the earliest English text dedicated to cheese. Titled "pamflyt compiled of Cheese," the manuscript provides insight into the qualities of cheese and reflects localized knowledge of cheesemaking in Kent. This unique piece, featuring a heraldic lion on its cover, was sold at auction in May 2023 for $60,000 and is now part of the university's Cookery Collection. The text has been made available in high-resolution scans and a readable PDF for modern audiences, highlighting its historical importance.
The University of Leeds has digitized the earliest known English book about cheese, a treatise from the 1580s, making it accessible to modern readers.
The manuscript, which is part of the university's extensive Cookery Collection, was acquired for $60,000 at a May 2023 auction after being overlooked for centuries.
Hand-written on 112 vellum pages, the book features a gilt-stamped lion, linked to the Fisher family, and contains references to significant historical figures.
The treatise provides unique insights into 16th century cheesemaking and its cultural relevance, despite the author's identity remaining uncertain.
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