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Writer's pictureLeah Wimpenny

East Yorkshire

Updated: Aug 15, 2024

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

Useful websites

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