Sir George Sitwell's Eccentric Inventions

Sir George Sitwell (1860-1943), known for his eccentricities, had a daughter, Edith Sitwell, who was also quite eccentric. A sign at their family house warned guests not to contradict or differ from him in any way as it affected his digestion. Sir George had an inventive spirit and created peculiar gadgets, such as a miniature pistol for shooting wasps out of the air and a musical toothbrush. He even devised an edible egg made of smoked meat and rice, coated in chemical lime for travelers, although none of his inventions gained popularity.

Sir George's love for the medieval era led to challenges for his children. He tried to pay their school fees with produce from his farm and provided pocket money calculated according to 14th-century currency.