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18. The North South Divide

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18. The North South Divide includes mentions of Northumbrians by Dan Jackson, Classes and Cultures by Ross McKibben, The Brilliant, The Northumbrian by Dan Jackson, and Albion Seed by David Hackett Fisher, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Northumbrians
Dan Jackson

Indexed context: The host mentions Dan Jackson's book 'Northumbrians' to highlight the importance of regional history in understanding England's cultural landscape. T…

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Classes and Cultures' to illustrate how England's uniform culture emerged in the 20th century, largely influenced by institutions…

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Brilliant, The Northumbrian' to highlight the importance of regional history, specifically focusing on Northumbria. They belie…

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England has long been divided by an invisible line somewhere north of Watford and south of the Mersey. But do northerners really have more in common with Scots and Welsh people than their fellow Englishmen in London? Dan Jackson, author of The Northumbrians and a former advisor to Cheryl Cole, joins southerner Tom Holland and midlander Dominic Sandbrook to try and decide if we should eat lunch then dinner, or dinner then tea.
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Northumbrians
Dan Jackson

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Classes and Cultures
Ross McKibben

The host mentions 'Classes and Cultures' to illustrate how England's uniform culture emerged in the 20th century, lar…

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The Brilliant, The Northumbrian
Dan Jackson

The host mentions 'The Brilliant, The Northumbrian' to highlight the importance of regional history, specifically foc…

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Albion Seed
David Hackett Fisher

The host mentions 'Albion Seed' to illustrate how different cultural backgrounds influenced migration patterns from t…

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James Hoare's recent book on the history of England
James Hoare

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Summary, books mentioned, source context, and timestamps for 18. The North South Divide on The Rest Is History.

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  • The conversation centers on regional history of England.
  • A second recurring theme is English culture and class.
  • Referenced books include Northumbrians by Dan Jackson and Classes and Cultures by Ross McKibben.
  • Related interests include Anyone interested in English history and regional cultural studies. and Those interested in English history and cultural studies.

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Anyone interested in English history and regional cultural studies.Those interested in English history and cultural studiesHistory enthusiasts and those interested in regional narratives.Historians and those interested in cultural migrationListeners interested in English history and geography.

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Northumbrians
Dan Jackson
Best for Anyone interested in English history and regional cultural studies.Often cited around regional history of England

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Dan's book Northumbrians makes a brilliant case for the significance of Northumbria and regional history.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Anyone interested in English history and regional cultural studies.
Indexed context: your book Northumbrians makes a kind of brilliant case, not just for the significance of Northumbria, but generally, I think, regional history.
The host mentions Dan Jackson's book 'Northumbrians' to highlight the importance of regional history in understanding England's cultural landscape. They believe that exploring the distinct histories of various regions can provide valuable insights into the broader national narrative.
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Best for Those interested in English history and cultural studiesOften cited around English culture and class

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The book argues that England only got a sort of uniform English culture from the 1920s onwards due to influences like the BBC, which erased dialect and class differences.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Those interested in English history and cultural studies
Indexed context: I remember you might know this book, Classes and Cultures by Ross McKibben, which he basically argues that England only got a sort of uniform English culture from the 1920s onwards because of things like the BBC.
The host mentions 'Classes and Cultures' to illustrate how England's uniform culture emerged in the 20th century, largely influenced by institutions like the BBC. This book highlights the historical context of dialect and class differences that shaped regional identities in England.
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Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in regional narratives.Often cited around regional history of England

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Dan Jackson, the author of The Brilliant, The Northumbrian, discusses the significance of Northumbria and regional history.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in regional narratives.
Indexed context: Dan, your book Northumbrians makes a kind of brilliant case, not just for the significance of Northumbria, but generally, I think, regional history.
The host mentions 'The Brilliant, The Northumbrian' to highlight the importance of regional history, specifically focusing on Northumbria. They believe that understanding regional narratives can provide valuable insights into the broader historical context of England.
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Albion Seed
David Hackett Fisher
Best for Historians and those interested in cultural migrationOften cited around North-South divide

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There's a book by David Hackett Fisher called Albion Seed, which describes how the Cavaliers went to Delaware and the Puritans went to New England.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and those interested in cultural migration
Indexed context: There's a great... There's a book by David Hackett Fisher called Albion Seed, which describes how the Cavaliers went to Delaware and the Puritans went to New England.
The host mentions 'Albion Seed' to illustrate how different cultural backgrounds influenced migration patterns from the British Isles to America. This book provides insights into the distinct identities formed by various groups, such as the Cavaliers and Puritans, and how these identities contributed to regional conflicts in the United States.
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Best for Listeners interested in English history and geography.Often cited around Geography of England

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The speaker mentions not having read James Hoare's recent book on the history of England, which discusses the north-south divide.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in English history and geography.
Indexed context: I haven't read James Hoare's recent book on the history of England.
The host mentions James Hoare's book to highlight the significance of geographical barriers in shaping English history. Although the host has not read the book, they acknowledge its relevance to the discussion about the north-south divide in England.
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Northumbrians
Dan Jackson

The host mentions Dan Jackson's book 'Northumbrians' to highlight the importance of regional history in understanding England's cultural landscape.…

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Classes and Cultures
Ross McKibben

The host mentions 'Classes and Cultures' to illustrate how England's uniform culture emerged in the 20th century, largely influenced by institution…

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The Brilliant, The Northumbrian
Dan Jackson

The host mentions 'The Brilliant, The Northumbrian' to highlight the importance of regional history, specifically focusing on Northumbria. They bel…

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