North & South

Thanks to the comment on my last posting, I am inspired to write about another aspect of life here that comes up over and over again. Although England is about the size of the U.S. State of Louisiana, apparently extensive and deep rivalries exist throughout the country, from North and South, to East and West. And the difference in accents is only the audible aspect! History, social class and sport all contribute to the on-going conflict. In a nutshell, it's the power, prestige and pomposity of London in the South versus the grit from the mills and mines (and those that toiled in them) in the North. Given the fact that these industries have since shut down, the face of the North (and Northwest) is changing. I'm keen on reading this book by Charles Nevin, Lancashire, Where Women Die of Love, which explores all this, and have been waiting for it to be returned to the library so I can find out more!