Little Chefs: What happened to roadside diner chain
At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.
Source: bbc.co.uk
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'Spider-Verse': An experimental blockbuster that's right at home at the fest
And a quick look at whats happening today, Thursday, Nov. 9
Source: denvergazette.com
Stanley Jones, printmaker and co-founder of the Curwen Studio – obituary
Artists who came to the studio included John Piper, Henry Moore, Elizabeth Blackadder, Elisabeth Frink and Barbara Hepworth
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Revenge of Little Chef as Loungers sells motorway nostalgia
Big plans to channel the spirit of Little Chef sparks hope of a fully blown roadside dining revival
Source: telegraph.co.uk
One of Britain's oldest vineyards bought by the founder of Little Chef hits the market for £2million
The site in Cambridgeshire produces 45,000 bottles of wine every year and is one of Britains oldest vineyards, established by the former owner of the Little Chef restaurant chain, Sam Alper, in 1972.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Chilford Hall vineyard hits market with price tag of £2m | East Anglian Daily Times
Pioneering East Anglian vineyard and winery at Chilford Hall is up for sale with a guide price of £2m
Source: eadt.co.uk
Chilford Hall vineyard hits market with price tag of £2m
Pioneering East Anglian vineyard and winery at Chilford Hall is up for sale with a guide price of £2m
Source: cambstimes.co.uk
Forget fine wines – investors are snapping up English vineyards
Rising temperatures are making Britain a hotspot for viticulture
Source: telegraph.co.uk
The fast-growing success of Britain's wine industry
Hotter summers are great for the nation’s winemakers, says Chris Carter. But land for vineyards is selling at a premium – expect to pay up to £25,000 an acre for the best spots.
Source: moneyweek.com
Fascinating book shows how British caravans have transformed over the past 100 years
The book charts the evolution of UK caravanning, from its beginnings as a rich mans interest to [becoming] the holiday of choice for the everyday family.
Source: dailymail.co.uk