Mid-land: A Journey into England’s HeartA journey into the literal and figurative heart of England, deep into the fire within. Mid land is a celebration, a cultural history, a memoir and an urgent assessment of Englishness at a pivotal moment in time. It is also a travelogue, for central to the narrative is the English Midlands, in all its sweaty glory. The Midlands is a region of great interest, indomitable spirit and unbreakable optimism. There are corners of surprising loveliness, often