The land of cheese and cider [WFJ #14]

Somerset's food culture is defined by what's under our feet and what's over our heads

Cheddar maturing away in Wookey Hole caves

This could be nothing but pure myth, but apparently cheddar production was originally only permitted within 30 miles of Wells cathedral.¹

It’s plausible enough – when you think of Somerset, inevitably cheese is part of that short list of food embedded within the region. 

But why is that? Coincidence? Because of a h…