[Sca-cooks] a Lenten question-

[Johnna Holloway]

Elizabeth kept fish days and even added Wednesdays
which promoted the merchant fishing fleet. Came in handy
in 1588.

Johnnae

Sue Clemenger wrote:

> I believe that there was something of that sort going on in 16th 
> century England--ISTR reading something about mandatory fish days 
> being implemented, or continued or something, even after the switch 
> from Catholicism, so that the fishing industry would be supported.
> --maire, vaguely (but it's pre-caffeine ;-)
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