Jugged Hare Rabbit Broth Rabbit Stew Roast Partridge Roast Plover Rook Pie Game was enjoyed by all classes of the population. The large number of old songs with a poaching themes showed how widespread this activity was even I areas with gamekeepers. On many large farms the ever present stockpot that provided food for most of the single men was fed mainly with rabbit and the occasional hare. On coastal areas wildfowling was a widespread activity and shoots for game birds were found throughout the area. The main food sources regarded as game in 1890 were  Grouse, Hare, Partridge, Pheasant, Pigeon, Plover, Rabbit, Snipe, Venison, Wild Duck and Woodcock. Game often featured as a seperate course after the main course in expansive dinner parties health by the wealthy. Game birds provided the opportunity for elaborate garnishes designed to impress the guests. The pages provide a few of the old recipes to give a flavour of the time and allow for their recreation in a modern kitchen.