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Play a Tudor Game
Selly Manor Sayings
Selly Manor Sayings
Born with a Silver spoon in your mouth
Most children were given a silver spoon by their godparents when they were christened. If you came from a rich family, it was assumed that you already had one. It was a sign of wealth therefore that you had been born with a silver spoon in your mouth.
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