South Yorkshire is a county in north of England and is in the ceremonial Yorkshire and Humber region. It borders North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire to the north, the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north-east, Lincolnshire to the east, Nottinghamshire to the south-east, and Derbyshire to the south and west. The west of the county is in the Pennines, with the southern part of South Yorkshire including a section of the Peak District National Park.
Founded 1974
Time zone : BST and GMT (UTC+1)
Currency £
Population: 1.39 million
South Yorkshire County Council
Flag of South Yorkshire
Map of the UK showing South Yorkshire
Map of South Yorkshire areas ,
Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham.
Famous people.
Joe cocker singer
Sean Bean actor
Domonic west actor
Julian Ovenden Actor and singer
Brian blessed actor
Dame Jessica Ennis Hill. Olympian
Tony Christie. singer
Dickie bird Yorkshire cricketer
Sir Michael Parkinson T v show host.
Things to do
visit the crucible theater
visit the Yorkshire wildlife park
Cusworth house and gardens
Wentworth woodhouse
Sheffield united football club stadium tour
Places to stay.
Wentworth castle Barnsley
Florentine hotel Sheffield
Holiday inn Barnsley
Blacksmiths arms Penistone
Food
Yorkshire Curd Tart
Parkin
Yorkshire Pudding
Forced Rhubarb
Wensleydale Cheese
Henderson’s Relish
Fat Rascal
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.
Miscellaneous:
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."
Facts.
Sheffield is known as the “Steel City” due to its rich history in steel production during the Industrial Revolution.
The city is home to the world’s oldest football club, Sheffield F.C., which was founded in 1857.
Sheffield has more than 250 parks, woodlands, and gardens, making it one of the greenest cities in the UK.
Doncaster is a large market town in South Yorkshire, England.
1. It is known for its rich history dating back to the Roman times, with the original Roman wall still visible in certain parts of the town.
Situated near the River Don, Doncaster Minster has a tall tower, stained-glass windows and a Schulze organ, plus a Roman wall on its grounds.
Doncaster Market has been operating since the 13th Century and hosts hundreds of indoor and outdoor stands and stalls, including the Corn Exchange, a grand Victorian shopping center.
1. Barnsley is a town in South Yorkshire, England, located halfway between Leeds and Sheffield.
2. Historically, Barnsley was known for its coal mining and glassmaking industries.
3. The town is home to the Barnsley Football Club, which was founded in 1887 and has a rich history in English football.
Rotherham is a large town in South Yorkshire, England.
The town has a population of approximately 260,000 people.
Useful websites.
How to Get Here
Wentworth woodhouse .
The House is a short journey from Junction 35 of the M1. For sat nav users, please use postcode S62 7TQ. What3words: ///botanists.linked.synthetic.
The entrance to Wentworth Woodhouse is accessed off Cortworth Lane, directly opposite the end of Clayfield Lane.
Directions by car:
From M1 Northbound – Exit at Junction 35, at the roundabout take the first exit on to the A630 towards Chapeltown. At the roundabout in Chapeltown, take the third exit onto the A6135 Station Road/White Lane. Carry on along the A1635 until there is a right turn for Harley and Wentworth (B6090). Turn right onto B6090, travelling through Harley up into Wentworth village. Continue along Main Street, the drive entrance is on the right after passing Home Farm.
From M1 Southbound – Exit at Junction 36, at the roundabout follow the signs for A6135 Chapeltown. Follow the A6135 Olympus Way/Sheffield Road. Follow the sign for Harley and Wentworth (B6090), a left turn off Sheffield Road. Travel through Harley up into Wentworth Village, continue along Main Street, the drive entrance is on the right after passing Home Farm.
From A6195 Dearne Valley Parkway – When nearing the Birdwell M1 J36 roundabout, follow the sign for the A6135 towards Chapeltown. Travel along Olympus Way/Sheffield Road (A6135). Follow the sign for Harley and Wentworth (B6090), a left turn off Sheffield Road. Travel through Harley up into Wentworth Village. Continue along Main Street, the drive entrance is on the right after passing Home Farm.
From Rotherham – Follow the B6089 (Greasborough Road) out of Rotherham. Continue along the B6089 to Greasborough. The small roundabout take the second exit to continue along the B6089 (The Whins). When you reach Nether Haugh, take a left turn on to Cortworth Lane (B6090). Continue towards Wentworth Village. As you pass Wentworth Arts & Crafts Emporium, the entrance to Wentworth Woodhouse drive is on the left.
BY Bus
The new Wentworth number 7 bus, runs every hour Monday to Saturday from Barnsley Interchange and Rotherham Interchange. View the full timetable here.
There are regular bus services to the village of Wentworth and train stations at Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster, all with linking bus services (some may require a change to get to the village).
Once in the village the walk to the house is around a quarter of a mile. Visit Travel South Yorkshire to plan your journey.
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