Category Archives: Wit and Humour
Yorkshire Men Looking Their Best
Many a sergeant major has bawled ‘Get Your haircut you ‘orrible little man’ as they did in the Carry on Sergeant films. Modern day recruits and city gents now have a far wider choice of methods of ‘grooming’ their hair … Continue reading
Good Things About Leeds
Leeds upon Aire is the new seaside location in the middle of Yorkshire. Snorkeling, scuba diving and muddy beaches are waiting for the intrepid visitor. No money at all has been spent on making this a holiday destination of a … Continue reading
Geoff Boycott in Black or White
It was always Black or White for Geoffrey Boycott. Whether batting or commentating, his uncompromising attitude was one of his greatest attributes and it is relevant that his autobiography is cased in a Black and White photograph. Boycott Quotes ‘He’s … Continue reading
Blea Moor Bog
From the Station Inn at Ribblehead, Gents get a view that may or may not be available to Ladies visiting the same establishment. Blea Moor Bog is in full view and then you can look out of the window. For … Continue reading
Business Names and Onomastics
Onomastics the study of names. The company who wrote my will was ‘Godloves Solicitors’ it was not the start of a religious tract but a reference to the naming of a Leeds business now merged with other lawyers. Perhaps I … Continue reading
The Land Girls of Yorkshire
‘Back to the Land Girls’ or ‘Back to the Land, Girls’ is the title of a new comedy based on The Land Girls of Yorkshire. Inspired by war-time reminiscences of various Yorkshire based or bred Land Army girls this play … Continue reading
Yorkshire’s Closed Churches
Open but Closed! St. John the Evangelist is the oldest church in the centre of Leeds and it was constructed between 1632-1634. It was restored in 1868 but all the main features were preserved. That is to no avail now … Continue reading
Pronounce on Keighley
What can you say about a town who’s tourist brochure is called ‘See Keighley in 45 Minutes’. Well it covers 26 town centre sites but I get ahead of myself. How do you say Keighley Pronunciation is not a strong … Continue reading
Billy Liar RIP
Best known for his role in Billy Liar Sir Tom Courtenay received the 2015 award for best actor for his role in the film ’45 Years’. His co-star Charlotte Rampling was named best actress. The 77-year-old actor was born in … Continue reading
Titchy Presents from Alan
The Kitchen Gardener: Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg by Alan Titchmarsh Do you want your Father in the allotment or garden? Then this could be a grand present for Fathers day as Alan ‘sits amongst the cabbages and pees … Continue reading