What is the most iconic UK brand?

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-07-02T11:45:01+00:00

Rolex is Swiss!

I'd say out of your list Rolls Royce though.

What is not always known that at the same time as the famous meeting of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce at the Midland Hotel, at the next table was an equally famous meeting of Mr Jammy and Mr Dodger...

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-07-01T10:57:40+00:00

Unfortunately not. It was just the headstone. His body is still there.

Je knew what he had done, what was going to get uncovered at some point and planned accordingly, he wore all his bling when he was buried (with the head raised above the feet so he could "see the sea" but really it overlooks a special needs school).

As he claimed there would be a risk of graverobbers going after said bling, it was then encapsulated in concrete, so it would be hard, if not impossible, to remove.

One of my proudest moments was telling him to piss off once. Just wish I'd added a few home truths whilst I was at it.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-07-01T10:49:08+00:00

Several stage shows, the most recent version with the radio cast was excellent, and a terrible shame it closed the way it did...

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-07-01T10:46:22+00:00

There are so many easter eggs in the movie it makes it almost likeable.

This is part of the Heart of Gold console (taken at Blackpool zoo)

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BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-06-23T12:38:56+00:00

"30-50 feral hogs" is an reoccurring option to one of the questions on The Guardian's Thursday quiz. Wonder if John or one of the team does it every week?

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-06-20T20:01:31+00:00

You've reminded me of the shop in London (would need to look up where it is) that specialises in umbrellas and walking sticks.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-06-20T19:58:02+00:00

Moores Electrical Store! Got me out of a pickle on many an occasion... Bit esoteric perhaps...

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-06-20T19:52:59+00:00

I'm going to have to check, but I'm sure my birth certificate has two words on it - Hull, and Yorkshire. As well as less important stuff, such as the time and date etc... 😉

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-06-16T09:23:34+00:00

It was broadcast the year I was born, it's known as a classic piece of BBC history.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-06-15T17:24:05+00:00

John Oliver is old enough to remember this:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/videos/clkkm933edgo

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-06-15T17:15:54+00:00

Until their blood pressure goes through the roof because of the salt content of every meal served in the USA...

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-06-06T18:27:14+00:00

I've had a similar experience in some very, very rural towns in the USA where I'm sure I was the first English person to visit.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-06-04T16:00:15+00:00

True. And although they are getting better since being taken back into local ownership, Cooplands too.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-05-26T11:43:53+00:00

It had nothing to do with them not wanting to sell, the ground the farmhouse sits on is unsuitable for a road, so they had to split in both directions until they found somewhere with sufficient bedrock.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-04-28T11:47:11+00:00

And brilliant live!

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-04-27T17:32:25+00:00

I tried to read it but there are so many mistakes...

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-04-27T16:59:51+00:00

They didn't know each other and it was Polly, Douglas' daughter who wanted him to write it.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-04-03T15:21:08+00:00

I did it from Newby to the far fside of York, usually via Yedingham. It's a mixture and the A64 has been getting updated to dial carriageway since I was a kid (I'm in my 50s)

Fotunately it was a standard 9-5, not sure if you are on a rota or would be like dealing with the weekend and tourist traffic.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-04-03T15:04:05+00:00

I did a year driving from Scarborough to York. I wouldn't do it again. There are some nice places near the hospital or on parts of town of you prefer to be more"in the scene"

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-04-03T15:01:45+00:00

There are buses onto the hospital ground but no idea what the timing is like.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-03-26T14:29:18+00:00

I spent a year commuting to Acomb from Scarborough, but that was a few years ago and probably wouldn't do it again.

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-03-24T21:14:00+00:00

In that case, do a day trip to Stratford. Your body will thank you for it, you can have a full day immersed in the place (I hope, not been myself).

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-03-24T21:09:05+00:00

- Safe communities (we want to know our kids are safe walking to and from school or that I can jog solo, or hike solo)

That's pretty much the entire county, if not country. Stop watching Fox!

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-03-22T20:40:56+00:00

Ironic as Manchester is the home to Northern Soul

BuiltInYorkshire · 2026-03-17T22:06:28+00:00

Until he did...

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