There is a lot of controversy over the history of Stilton cheese: its
origins, who first made it, and who now has the rights to the name and
recipe. Trevor Hickman has delved into the National Archives to explore
the story of this famous cheese. In this new book on the subject, he
sets down the facts of the cheese's origin, development and history to
the present day. He explains how Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire became
the centre for Stilton cheese production and emphasises its importance
as a leading area of speciality food production.