Forgotten Harvest: The Story of Cheesemaking in Wiltshire

All good cheeses have a long and interesting history. Forgotten Harvest tells the story of a cheese made in Wiltshire, England for many centuries. Besides a chronological history of the cheese, Avice Wilson explains the development of the farms and farmhouses to accommodate the industry; how the cheese was marketed within and outside the county; who the cheesemakers were; the equipment used through the centuries; and finally considers the feasibility of making the cheese again. There is a chapter on the North Wilts cheese itself, a glossary and several useful appendices. Avice Wilson’s delight in her home county is evident throughout this book. For anyone interested in cheese, industrial archaeology, Wiltshire history, or just a good read, this book is a must.