The Vintage Bookshelf

In The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook, Dr Annie Gray’s meticulous historical research gives fascinating insight into the cooking of the early 20th century and delivers recipes that hold plenty of appeal for contemporary cooks.

The British Library hosts an annual Food Season of talks on food writing and food history. This year the Food Season is happening online and we have 20 free tickets to give away.

Food historian Annie Gray gives a behind-the-scenes look at how she and the English Heritage team brought Avis Crocombe, an unlikely culinary icon, to 21st-century life.