The Fantastic History Of Food

27 - The Nottingham Cheese Riot

The Fantastic History Of Food

Show Notes

The people of Nottingham don't take kindly to people fleecing them for their very own cheese. The time had come to stand up and fight the gouda fight. ------------------- Please support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodhistorypod and get early access to episodes, and bonus content. Find transcripts and sources on the website: www.foodhistorypodcast.com ------------------- Huge thanks also go to PODGO for sponsoring this episode. PODGO is the easiest way for you to monetize your podcast. Providing podcasters with a flat rate for ad space so you always know how much you get when you include an ad from PODGO. Apply today to become a member and immediately be connected with advertisers that fit your audience. Sign up at www.podgo.co -------------------

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