Yorkshire
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I’m a Yorkshireman often known as a Tyke, we are said to be mean (a bit like the Scots, who aren’t either. but we are also known for being straight forward, bordering on the abrupt. I can tell you now Yorkshire folk are anything but mean, the majority are kind generous and loving. Like the… Read more
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Historian Alan Clarke coined the phrase “Lions led by donkeys” The phrase originally relating to poor leadership in the First World War. The phrase is still relevant now though, England is indeed led by incompetent’s, but I suppose that’s better than being led by an orange faced clown, or a mad monk. WHEN IN ENGLAND… Read more
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Looking on from some foreign country, it probably looks like we here in the UK are making a pretty good job of holding onto our culture. The trooping of the colour, Black Rod opening parliament, The Edinburgh Tattoo, even fox hunting is refusing to die. All the latter though aren’t where true culture lies, true… Read more
