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Yorkshire Sheep
The Wensleydale is a large long wool sheep with a distinctive grey black face, ears and legs. The Wensleydale breed was developed in the 19th century by crossing English Leicester and Teeswater sheep to make a mule that developed in … Continue reading
Sheffield Romance
…………for Rose there is the chance to fulfill her dream of becoming a clippie on Sheffield’s trams but war may shatter her ambitions………. What is a clippie a woman who is a conductor and ticket-taker on a bus’ – Merriam-Webster … Continue reading
Swaledale in Wharfedale
Yan is not amused. Is it mixed tup? Ewe scrag end of neck Can one man and your dog cutout this ear tag Riggwelter had me on my back after 3 pints
How Many Politicians will it take to change the EU?
Now you are asking! Will the EU really change? Will the excessive levels of UK government ever become fit for purpose? The formula for the number of politicians currently required seems to be y(x + 1) when x is the … Continue reading
Where’er You Wander
Holidays or work trips looming? Do not forget the words to Home Sweet Home an old folk song once banned as it was thought it encouraged desertion in the American forces. ….. ‘There’s no place like home Well I say … Continue reading
Thomas Chippendale Staring With Prince Charles on TV
Two hundred and ninety eight years after his birth in Otley, Thomas Chippendale is to star with Prince Charles in a TV series called ‘Great Estates’. This staring role for Chippendale is largely down to his top quality furniture and … Continue reading
Pontefract Building Tourism
Pontefract has many fine buildings and a notable history to boot. Find out about them and lots more at the museum right in the center of town. It is housed in a fine looking red brick building built in 1904 … Continue reading