It is such a deep and varied topic and one that will be impossible to fully quantify. As you say, the differences between Danelaw and Saxon is a difference in mentality - genetics plays some role in that, I agree.
Money? I am not too sure. Are south-west counties poorer than northern ones? London has five of the ten poorest boroughs in the country within its juristiction. Both Leeds and Manchester are becoming increasingly prosperous and wealthy cities. I think part of the problem may be the media focusing on London, which creates an us and them attitude.
The hot-headedness of youth may also play another role, as you intimate.
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Date: 2009-07-28 05:38 pm (UTC)Money? I am not too sure. Are south-west counties poorer than northern ones? London has five of the ten poorest boroughs in the country within its juristiction. Both Leeds and Manchester are becoming increasingly prosperous and wealthy cities. I think part of the problem may be the media focusing on London, which creates an us and them attitude.
The hot-headedness of youth may also play another role, as you intimate.