I expect people in Malton, my old town, will have greeted the news that they are living in ‘the most lusted after’ place in Britain with a happy smile. Malton is not burdened with excessive self-regard (unlike some of its neighbours). Among North Yorkshire towns it is not the most picturesque or most architecturally interesting, nor the wealthiest. Despite some modest efforts, it is not normally a particularly popular tourist destination. If it prides itself on anything, it is that it is basically down-to-earth, ‘a working town.’
Several friends of TLM have been in touch, wanting to add to the article. Here are their points:
1. One points out that 'Lust After Malton' would be a great title for a racy novel.
2. Another points out that I mentioned nothing about Malton's great racing heritage.
Putting 1 & 2 together, I obviously need to give Jilly Cooper a call.
3. And a third tells me that Malton is also, apparently 'The Tofu Capital of Britain.' This seems to me to be extremely unlikely and utterly out of character. However, the source is reliable, so apparently. . . .
Several friends of TLM have been in touch, wanting to add to the article. Here are their points:
1. One points out that 'Lust After Malton' would be a great title for a racy novel.
2. Another points out that I mentioned nothing about Malton's great racing heritage.
Putting 1 & 2 together, I obviously need to give Jilly Cooper a call.
3. And a third tells me that Malton is also, apparently 'The Tofu Capital of Britain.' This seems to me to be extremely unlikely and utterly out of character. However, the source is reliable, so apparently. . . .