Category Archives: Yorkshire Sport and Pastimes
Owzthat Yorkshire Against Surrey and the Aussies
One game that wont need to be cancelled during the period of social distancing is the old standby for wet summer weather – Owzthat! Called a cricket dice game it is far more than that to me. As a youngster, … Continue reading
Was His Nibs a Yorkshire Man?
Not all great phrases and sayings are Yorkshire-centric and ‘His Nibs’ is probably one created for the home counties elite. In one version of the meaning and derivation ‘His Nibs’ is ‘a mildly derisive mock title used to refer to … Continue reading
Participation Sport
What can be flat or crown? social or competitive? indoor or outdoor? What can be for cereal, soup, fruit or salad? Bowls I hear you shout! But with the title ‘Participation Sport’ it unlikely to be a form of device … Continue reading
Quirky Knitting Facts in Yorkshire
Old Shop Baa Baa Brighouse has teamed up with a number of Yorkshire based indie dyers to bring you the Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club. They produce specialty yarns, that have been reared, sheared, spun or dyed in ‘God’s Own … Continue reading
Teach Your Budgerigar to Speak Yorkshire
I remember my father saying he breed budgies before WWII in his attic at home. It was more than a hobby as he then sold them to Luther Wrights pet shop and any budgerigar fanciers. There was a skill when … Continue reading
Yorkshire Carrier of Pigeons
A racing pigeon needs a carrier and a carrier pigeon needs a boy racer in a silver car to help transport them. Fancy That : Pigeon Facts There are over 300 species of pigeon and dove or columbines as they … Continue reading
Off to Wetherby Races
If you are thinking of a drink on the way to or from the races, jump too it. Bear in mind that you need to be well shod at the Three Horseshoes on the Horsefair at Boroughbridge (below). The Wetherby … Continue reading
Captain England Play for Yorkshire
Lord Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke of Towton played for Yorkshire from 1881 to 1911. He captained England 4 times winning all of those matches. Stanley Jackson 1905 won his only test … Continue reading
Dickie Bird of Barnsley
In the 2012 New Years Honours list Dickie Bird of Barnsley has been awarded the OBE. Other sporting awards for Yorkshire folk go to Jamie Peacock from Leeds Rhinos and Taekwondo champion Sarah Stevenson from Doncaster Continue reading
Take a Turkish Bath to Unwind your Mind
Pamper yourself at the Turkish Baths in Harrogate. In the 21st century it is seen as a luxury way of relaxing but it was not always so. At one time it was a treatment and possible cure for a range … Continue reading