East Yorkshire, is a ceremonial county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It borders North Yorkshire to the north and west, South Yorkshire to the south-west, and Lincolnshire to the south across the Humber Estuary.
Map of the uk and East Yorkshire
East Yorkshire map
East Yorkshire flag
East Yorkshire count council
East Yorkshire County Council coat of arms.
Timezone Gmt+0
Motto: Tradition and Progress
Currency : £
Sport
Football
There are a few football clubs in this area including Hull who are in the English championship and Bridlington.
Rugby league
Hull fc and Hull Kingston rovers are the main rugby league teams in the area
Ice hockey
There is one ice hockey team in the area the Hull seahawks .
Horse Racing
The Beverly race course is the main one in the area where there has been an annual race since 1519.
Yacht
The Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club is based at Bridlington.
Golf
There are many golf clubs in the area including the cliff top .course at flalamborough.
Flying and Gliding
There are flying and Gliding available from Pocklington airfield and eddsonfield airfield.
Food
Yorkshire Curd Tart
Parkin
Yorkshire Pudding
Forced Rhubarb
Wensleydale Cheese
Henderson’s Relish
Fat Rascal
Places to stay
Self-catering
Kipling House Barn
Wrestle Grange
Alexandra Complex
B&B and Guest house
Wold Escapes Bed & Breakfast
Field View Bed & Breakfast
Bay Ridge guest house
HOTELS
Highfield Hotel
Beacon house bunks hostel
York way motel Pocklington
Camping Glamping and Caravanning.
Kingfisher Lakes
Dairy, Fox & Otter Cottages
High Farm Holiday Park
Seaways Glamping and Camping.
How to get here
Bridlington
3 hour train from Manchester Airport
3 hours bus and train journey from Leeds Bradford Airport.
4 hours 51train from Birmingham International Airport
4 hours 34 minutes from Newcastle Airport
4 hours 18 min from Humberside Airport.
4 hour drive from London
5 hours train from Sheffield
Hull
Train from London 3 hours
3 hours 27 drive from London
Withernsea
2 hour 50 train and bus journey from Leeds
1 hour 30 drive from Leeds
Dialect
Greetings and Expressions:
1. Ey up - A friendly Yorkshire greeting similar to "Hello" or "Hi there."
2. 'Ow do? - Another way to say "How do you do?" or "How are you?"
3. Ta - A common abbreviation for "thank you."
4. Ta-ra - A casual way of saying "goodbye."
5. 'Ow's it goin'? - A friendly inquiry about how someone is doing.
6. Nee-boddah - Yorkshire's version of "nobody" or "no one."
7. Nowt - A word meaning "nothing."
8. Ginnel - A narrow alleyway or passage between buildings.
9. Scran - Food or a meal.
10. Brew - A cup of tea.
People and Character:
11. Tyke - A term affectionately used to describe a Yorkshire person.
12. Lad/Lass - A boy or a girl, often used to refer to young people.
13. Champion - A compliment, meaning "great" or "excellent."
14. Mardy - To be in a grumpy or sulky mood.
15. Daft as a brush - A playful way of describing someone as silly or foolish.
16. Nobbut a lad/lass - Expressing that someone is still young or inexperienced.
17. Luv - A term of endearment used for both men and women.
18. Reet grand - Means "absolutely splendid" or "excellent."
19. Tosser - A light-hearted insult, implying someone is a bit foolish.
20. Soft lad/lass - Used to describe someone who is a bit naive or easily influenced.
Weather and Nature:
21. Summat - Yorkshire slang for "something."
22. Reet bonnie - A compliment describing something as particularly beautiful or attractive.
23. Fettle - In good health or condition.
24. Mizzle - A fine misty rain or drizzle.
25. Snap - A packed lunch or a meal to take on the go.
26. T'foot o' our stairs - Refers to the bottom of the stairs in a house.
27. T'owd mon - The old man, often referring to one's father or an elderly gentleman.
28. Gaffer - The boss or someone in charge.
29. Wensleydale - A famous cheese from the region.
30. Laikin' - Playing or having fun.
Expressions of Surprise and Disbelief:
31. Eeh by gum - An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
32. Bloomin' 'eck - Similar to "Oh my goodness" or "Goodness me."
33. Flippin' 'eck - A mild expression of surprise or shock.
34. Well, I'll go to t'foot of our stairs - An expression of utter disbelief.
35. Gadzooks - An archaic exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
36. 'Ecky thump - An exclamation used to express surprise or disbelief.
Food and Drink:
37. Chuddy - Gum or chewing gum.
38. Barm cake - A soft bread roll, often used for sandwiches.
39. T'ale - A shortened form of "the ale," meaning a pint of beer.
40. Eeh bah gum, it's reet good - A
compliment about delicious food or a tasty meal.
41. T'brew - Yorkshire slang for a cup of tea.
42. Nosh - Food or a meal.
43. Ginnin' o'er a glass o' bitter - Referring to someone who's laughing heartily over a pint of beer.
44. Nettled - To be thirsty.
45. Haver - To talk nonsense or to chatter aimlessly.
46. Boggart - A mischievous ghost or spirit.
47. Midden - A messy or untidy place.
48. Put wood in't 'ole - Close the door (often said to prevent a draft).
49. Mither - To bother or pester someone.
50. Nowt so queer as folk - An expression meaning "people are strange" or "there's no accounting for taste."
Things to do
Bridlington North Beach
Brislington's south beach
Hornsea Pottery trail
Tolkien's triangle
Sledmere House
RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
The best time of the year to visit is summer for the best weather .
Places to eat.
Copperfield’s caffe flambrough
Manchot Tapas Bar & Restaurant Bridlington
Piccolo Italian Bistro Kingston upon hull
The best time of the year to come to visit is summer as in July and august as this is the time when you will get the most sun and the best weather. The beaches and hiking routes will be busy but are still worth a visit.
Famous people.
William Wilberforce
Sir Tom Courtney
Dame Maureen Lipman
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