ginnel; ˈɡɪn(ə)l/ noun; Northern English a narrow passage between buildings; an alley I love a good ginnel. I like the sound of the word, what it conjures up, and the myriad of totally brilliant ginnels in the North of...
Read MoreMelvyn Bragg writes for Northern Soul about the cultural asset stripping of the North of England. It is so very predictable isn’t it. London in trouble or wanting to rationalise or use the iron heel, or merely enjoy wasting or...
Read MoreLast night saw the launch of the inaugural Northern Soul Awards 2017 at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester. The awards were created to celebrate and reward exceptional culture and enterprise in the North of England, including...
Read MoreLocating the entrance to The Crystal Maze Experience in Manchester is a bit like taking part in one of its infamous challenges. As we wait for our team to congregate in the rare March sunshine, the early-comers discuss tactics,...
Read MoreIt’s nearly Christmas….and to celebrate Northern Soul’s Poetry Correspondent Wendy Pratt has written a beautiful poem in response to our North Yorkshire Photographer’s Winter Walk image, taken between...
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