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The Age-Old British Lunch Tradition That Was Actually Made Up

This famous lunch in Britain is a classic standard at homes and pubs, but it's history, and its name, is more folklore than ...
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The 'Ploughman's Lunch' myth: How marketing agencies invented 'ancient' British traditions

Picture this: You're sitting in a cozy British pub, ordering what feels like a timeless classic - a ploughman's lunch. Crusty bread, sharp cheddar, tangy pickle, maybe some ham. It screams "ye olde ...