Small things that are typically Yorkshire?

How about a phrasebook: Yorkshire to English eg http://www.stanfords.co.uk/Countries/En … 920736.htm

Ooh, love the idea! We were actually watching a video on Yorkshire dialect and there were some surprising similarities to Icelandic so a phrase book  could be a great way to explore that tie.

I, the great and wonderful Fred, am from Barnsley so I know my, "ee by gums" and am fully aware of the dangers of being on ilkley moor baht at.
Of course, Yorkshiremen are always in fours.


A list of essentials.
Clearly, if you're going to Ilkley moor, you need an at.

So here it is, the perfect gift for your travellers.
A Yorkshire flat at.

ECS wrote:

Ooh, love the idea! We were actually watching a video on Yorkshire dialect and there were some surprising similarities to Icelandic so a phrase book  could be a great way to explore that tie.

Vikings.

The Vikings did some aggressive tourism in England and left us with illegitimate red haired children and many Viking phrases, some of which survive in the Yorkshire dialect.

Now, wander to York and visit the Jorvik centre.

http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/

Essential pre trip viewing.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/lastofthesummerwine/

A wonderful BBC TV series that'll tell you a lot about Yorkshire life.

You tube has loads of episodes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D4YArXdeTg

I can't claim to be an expert on God's own county but I lived there for 40 odd years so I may know the odd thing.

As a note, Yorkshire people tend to be less than diplomatic so we say what we think and stuff anyone who doesn't like it.
William Hague is from Yorkshire but he's hardly typical.

If tha neads hand, al bi appy to elp thi art wi tyke stuff.

I hope, ECS, you will not miss out on the fabulous experience of travelling on Yorkshire Airways - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJxzDYJ4C3Y

Bob-666 wrote:

I hope, ECS, you will not miss out on the fabulous experience of travelling on Yorkshire Airways - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJxzDYJ4C3Y

LOVE it. Definitely going to play that for the committee at our next meeting to build anticipation and excitement.

Keep the suggestions coming- this is hilarious

Here's a typical Yorkshireman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY4tD2Hbg_A
and here's 4 more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo
for your cultural preparation.

Given the central importance of lard to Yorkshire cuisine, here are some more gift ideas http://www.britishlard.co.uk/

Things you MUST do in Yorkshire.

Eat a plate of fish, chips and mushy peas



Try a Yorkshire pudding



Try black pudding. This is made from pig's blood, boiled, then fried.



Stroke a Yorkshire terrier.



Please note - make sure your medical insurance is up to date because the vicious little sods will have your fingers off.

Wear a Yorkshire white rose.



Do NOT confuse this with a Lancashire red rose unless you feel suicidal.

Try a pint of Theakston's old peculier.



Warning - Don't try two as chalk is expensive and I'm not bloody paying for it.

we're already visiting a brewery- I think it's in Masham. Beery anticipation is running high in the group.

ECS wrote:

we're already visiting a brewery- I think it's in Masham. Beery anticipation is running high in the group.

I know it well.
You'll love it, they brew old peculier.

Ah, I wonder if the horned hair of Masham is still kept in the pub.

PS - pronounce it massam and never forget to say, "by ek, that wo a deerasant drink, mucka" after having a beer.

Never, EVER, pronounce an "H" when you speak to a Yorkshireman.

As a special note, Masham sheep are medium sized and hornless. Perfect.

While you're up there, make a point of going to Malham (pro - malam).By ek, its cracking up theear

http://www.malhamdale.org.uk/malham_cove.htm

Almost forgot.
In Yorkshire we greet old friends (and any bugger else) with. "ey up mucka; ars tha digglin".

Ey up - Hello
Mucka - a person (usually male)
ars tha digglin - How do you do.

We also talk to random strangers at bus stops and complain about the weather.

If you hear, "oi, pillock, am gunna stick one on thi" - just run way as this is not a term of endearment and they are very unlikely to be inviting you to mummy's house for tea and biscuits.

Just NEVER suggest, continental beers are preferable to Yorkshire beers. This will get an immediate, very unpleasant response.

If you wish to compliment the brewer, use, "ruddy el, wi dunt get beer like that back ome".

I can supply audio files if requested.

I think we're going to need to have a pre-trip "integration and adjustment" course that includes speaking like locals, the airline video, and some of this other nice info you're sharing.

keep the suggestions for places to see coming too- we've got a whole day where we've got a bus rented and want to see some of why the area is supposed to be so nice. We saw some tourist video that went on fora  while about the dales, the middle sized ones, the large ones, teh small ones. Beyond dales and beer, what else should we make sure to visit on the tour?

This place is worth a visit if you have the time http://www.ncm.org.uk/visitors/underground-tours