Northern Soul’s Top Places to Visit in the North
Jun 4, 2024 · With that in mind (and mindful about the Christmas spirit), we thought we’d share some of our favourite Northern places with you. If you have a magical Northern spot, please let us know using the comment thread below. Happy Christmas! Northern Soul‘s Top Places to Visit in the North. Helen Nugent. Owd Betts, Rochdale.
'I dreamed of being an artist or a poet or a bum' Author Jeff …
1 day ago · In 2019, she was a judge for the HWA Gold Crown Awards which recognise the best historical novels. Feel free to drop her a line at nugenthelen@hotmail.com or via the contacts page. All correspondence is welcome, particularly if you would like to share a magical Northern experience. Liverpool author Jeff Young writes for Northern Soul about his ...
'Write the story only you can write' From Hebden Bridge to …
7 hours ago · From Hebden Bridge to Haworth: the Brontë Festival of Women’s Writing 2024. We talk to author Liz Flanagan.
The power of northern nostalgia
May 27, 2024 · So I focus on the positive aspects of nostalgia. Rather than feeling homesick or lonely for northern landscapes, I remind myself that, according to the British Psychological Society (Wildschut et al 2008), nostalgia generates a positive effect and has the …
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If you love the North, this is the website for you. Written in the North of England, Northern Soul is a celebration of culture and enterprise, from theatre, music, authors and art to heritage, small businesses, food and leading figures, as well as everything in-between.
Pease Pudding: a Northern delicacy
May 23, 2024 · Wash about 300g yellow split peas thoroughly in cold water then leave overnight (in fresh water). Next morning, bring the ham stock back up to boil, add a small diced onion and one clove of garlic, then all the yellow split peas. Turn down the heat, cover with a lid and simmer away for about one hour. Using a hand blender, blitz to a rich pulp ...
Ramsbottom is the best place ever because… - Northern Soul
Jun 17, 2024 · Here’s my Rammy Top 15. 1. Best Pub: The Shoulder of Mutton. If you live in the centre of Ramsbottom, you’ll need crampons to reach The Shoulder of Mutton. Situated at the top of The Rake (a street so steep it’s closed at the first sign of frost), this absolute gem of a pub dates back to the 18th century.
Stockport is the best place ever because… - Northern Soul
Jun 10, 2024 · 1. Best Pub: The Bakers Vaults. A gem of a pub, situated in Stockport’s old town (and at the top of a very steep concrete hill – a bit dangerous if you’ve had a few), The Bakers Vaults is a haven for music lovers. With a great jukebox playing anything and everything from Bowie to Aretha Franklin, there’s something for everyone.
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Written in the North of England, Northern Soul is a celebration of culture and enterprise, from theatre, music, authors and art to heritage, small businesses, food and leading figures, as well as everything in-between. We talk to the people who work, rest and play in the North of England and scour the region for interesting stories, histories ...
'If you get a laugh, then it's working' Comedian Phil Ellis talks to ...
Posted by Andy Murray | Jun 7, 2024 | Arts, Comedy. “I’ve never liked stand-up comedy,” Phil Ellis tells Northern Soul. “I’ve got no interest in it”. To be fair, this might come as something of a surprise because Ellis is one of the most acclaimed stand-ups working on the circuit today. “I do love being a stand-up,” he clarifies.