A A Yorkshire Miscellany

by Tom Holman

What is a Yorkshire Fat Rascal? Why has a song about hats and moors become the Yorkshire Anthem? Where can you find Booze, Crackpot and the Land of Nod? How did the white rose become Yorkshire's emblem? Which three Prime Ministers were born in Yorkshire? Who are Yorkshire's real Calendar Girls? When is Yorkshire Day? The answers are all in A Yorkshire Miscellany-an entertaining guide to this much-loved part of England and a celebration of its people, places, history and quirks. Learn the lingo of Yorkshire dialect and how to cook specialities like Yorkshire Pudding, Parkin and Curd Tart. Discover the secrets of building a dry stone wall and uncover the Yorkshire locations of famous films and TV shows. Understand the history of famous Yorkshire icons like the flat cap and the Yorkshire terrier, and read about the lives of the greatest ever Yorkshiremen and women. A Yorkshire Miscellany is crammed with intriguing facts and figures- a fascinating treasure trove to delight Yorkshire natives and visitors alike. This title is also available as an ebook, in either Kindle, ePub or PDF editions

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published October 23, 2008

Reviews

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want to know how many cats have ever had to be rescued by mountain rescue or want to check how to make a perfect Yorkshire pudding or want to find the names of all the Archbishops of York, then this is the book for you. Packed full of weird and wonderful facts all about the best county in the world.