Peter Hitchens quote

Skimmed milk was what they used to give to prisoners and workhouse inmates to go with their porridge and gruel. It's a punishment, not a drink.
Peter Hitchens
Peter Hitchens
Peter Hitchens
Born: Oct 28, 1951

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