Articles relating to: Northerner
One year down, two to go…student life in London
I’ve officially finished my first year of university. The initial exams are behind me and the results are a looming source of anxiety that I’m pushing firmly to the back of my mind.
Read the full story..An Ode to the North
An unfortunate flirtation with glandular fever left me bedbound for most of the Christmas holidays, meaning this Easter is the first time I’ve really spent time in Manchester since moving down South.
Read the full story..Food, glorious(ly cheap) food!
It’s no secret that life in the capital comes at a high cost. The student loan may be higher here, but it certainly doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket.
Read the full story..Chips ‘n’ Gravy: New Year, New London
Promises are made to be broken, so it naturally follows that New Year resolutions are too.
Read the full story..Chips ‘n’ Gravy: Christmas in the Capital
Despite the temptation to hole up in bed and hibernate throughout the winter months, there are several milestones too fun to sleep through in the run-up to Christmas. But how does the Northern approach compare to London’s efforts?
Read the full story..Chips ‘n’ Gravy: braving the Big Smoke
As a Manchester lass, I faced a bit of a struggle when it came to choosing my university.
Read the full story..You know you’re an exiled Geordie when…
You know you’re an exiled Geordie when…or as Northern Soul’s Stephanie Alderson prefers to call it, Geordies on tour.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
- Image Gallery: Jade Magenta Williams, A Smart Price way of life, PAPER, Manchester
- Exploring the North via video games
- Book Review: Excavate! The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall
- “Around lunchtime, you’d break out all the bangers that everyone knows.” Northern Soul talks to buskers about life under lockdown
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With lockdown restrictions being eased across the country, Manchester's @Paper_Gallery_ is preparing to reopen. The artist-led gallery will begin with two new shows, including A Smart Price way of Life by Manchester artist Jade Magenta Williams. northernsoul.me.uk/jade-magen… pic.twitter.com/HzUSAy2Br7
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As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, galleries can once again prepare to open. 'In Manchester' is an open call exhibition created after @cottononmcr and will be showcased at @SaulHayFineArt as its reopening exhibition. Click here to view more images: northernsoul.me.uk/image-gall… pic.twitter.com/HegmAR6LtS