Matthew Gibson

English insight from an English guy. Everything from music to weather; technology to crumpets.

The Great Scone Debate

The Great Scone Debate
As I tuck into my delicious Scone with fresh jam and clotted cream, I stumbled upon a few thoughts about this lovely English afternoon treat… It is much argued about the ‘correct’ way to pronounce this loved snack. Is it Scone as in ‘sc-own’ or is it Scone as in ‘sc-on’..? I’m just completely confused. Within the UK there is a very distinct North/South dialect divide, and with no exception this word... 

A Self Welcome To The Blogging World

A Self Welcome To The Blogging World
Hello World…? Good morning people of the internet…? I would never know how to begin one of these. As a completely new blogger this is like stepping into unknown waters, and let me be honest, I’m not a fan of getting my feet wet when I go to the beach. I have this kind of phobia of sand sticking to the bits inbetween my toes, gross. So, here I am. Now a bigger part of the World Wide Web and specially invited to write for Richardé...