Mitchell, Matilda Maria (1861-1947), teacher of cookery

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Mitchell, Matilda Maria (1861-1947), teacher of cookery

1861-[1947]

In April 1891 she joined the staff of Regent Street Polytechnic teaching cookery. The Polytechnic Magazine in April 1891 states that she had 'undertaken to superintend our cookery classes. A new course of practical lessons commenced under her.'
In the Polytechnic Magazines of 1892 she is said to be teaching high class and household cookery.
In February 1894, the new School of Domestic Economy opened under her supervision.
Matilda wrote two cookery textbooks entitled Polytechnic Cookery Book and Treasure Cookery Book.
In 1913 she was teaching cookery to the Scouts and also ran special classes for the Voluntary Aid Detachment.
During the First World War she taught special War Time Cookery Classes including invalid and war time dishes and hay box cookery.
She retired in about 1925.

Sister of Major Robert Mitchell