Anthony Burgess often wrote about his love of the North of England. In this article, we consider why he was also drawn to the South. One of the paradoxes of Anthony Burgess is that he was a proud northerner who longed for the culture and climate of southern Europe. Born in Manchester at a time […]

If you want to start a fight among British people, the quickest way is to ask them how to make a cup of tea. Should it be made with tea leaves in a pot, or with a tea bag in a mug? How long do you brew it before you drink it? Do you take […]

Burgess’s recipe for Lancashire Hotpot, the ‘Devil’s Supper’. By Will Carr.