We’re probably a little biased of course, but we reckon that there are few regions in the country that have as strong a sense of identity, humour and community as Yorkshire…
With this in mind, we took to social media to find out what kinds of things people think you’d only ever come across in ‘God’s own county’. From Bradford to Barnsley and Halifax to Hull, here are the pictures that Twitter and Instagram users say define their home county.
Let’s start with everyone’s favourite topic: food. There’s plenty of delicacies to enjoy in Yorkshire, from a glorious plateful of hearty grub…
… to a curious snack-time take on a traditional fave:
And what beverage should you be drinking alongside all this? The standard answer is OBVIOUSLY tea…
Pint of tea #onlyinyorkshire pic.twitter.com/oNWOCr1sn8
— Donna Francis (@DonnaLDowning) 31 August 2013
…unless, of course, you fancy something a touch more exotic – why order ‘a Pina Colanda’ when you can have ‘a-Pie-on-a Lager’, eh?:
I want one 🍺 #onlyinyorkshire #whiterose #porkpie #pint pic.twitter.com/CGhfAPEHCH
— ✨Helena✨ (@helena1594) 13 April 2016
It seems that Yorkshire folk love nothing more than spending time with their four-legged friends, whether it’s taking their pets out for some exercise…
Back in 20 mins luv…Just taking the ferret for a walk… #onlyinyorkshire #leeds pic.twitter.com/hGQYvy6mHD
— Pete Hayes (@PeteJHayes) 5 August 2015
… temporarily halting their journey to let a family of geese get where they’re going…
No escaping the fact we’re home #onlyinYorkshire pic.twitter.com/eHlzy45qVC
— Kate Tetlaw (@Ktftet) 4 June 2016
… or grabbing a bite to eat – on horseback:
There’s some quality signage to be found dotted throughout the county too, from one bearing what must surely be the best street name in the whole of the UK…
…to roadworks signs that tap into the local dialect, just to, you know, make sure they’re properly and fully understood:
Whos done what now? #OnlyInYorkshire pic.twitter.com/dHueqO5EUi
— Euro Cars (@Eurocarsph) 11 April 2016
Speaking of road going… Given that Yorkshire’s not exactly known for its non-stop sunshine, we’re not quite sure why this chap felt the need to create a DIY drop top (definitely don’t try this one at home):
And this van owner’s making sure all bases are covered when it comes to security:
Only in #Yorkshire 🚷🍴🤔 #carrots #parsley #warning #neighbourhoodwatch #onlyinyorkshire pic.twitter.com/MNFdo0W3rH
— Hits The Fan ✈️ Blog (@HitsTheFanBlog) 23 July 2016
But it’s not only about the silliness – we also found some fantastic images reminding us of the true Yorkshire spirit, like this one showcasing a very trusting car parking policy…
…this stunning scenery shot…
… and a picture that perfectly demonstrates that, even in the most difficult of circumstances, “it’ll be reet” if you just keep supping on that pint:
True dedication to the pint #OnlyInYorkshire https://t.co/23QeTPniIW pic.twitter.com/LjsSoxlNM2
— The Brotherhood (@BrotherhoodLds) 16 November 2015
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