Yorkshire BS commemorates Yorkshire Day with ‘light-hearted’ dialect glossary

The mutual said Yorkshire is one of the most affordable places to live in the UK, with the average house price standing at £203,836, which is down from the national average of £268,652.

The firm said the “affordability, combined with its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and welcoming communities, makes Yorkshire an increasingly attractive place to call home”.

The Yorkshire dialect has roots in Old Norse, Old English and regional farming and shows the region’s “rich history, strong sense of identity, and no-nonsense approach to life”.

Ben Merritt, director of mortgages at Yorkshire Building Society, said: “We hope our Yorkshire dialect glossary will help anyone thinking of flittin’ to God’s Own Country to understand some of the local phrases they may come across when it comes to searching for a home in our beautiful county.

“Yorkshire isn’t just rich in character – it’s also one of the most affordable places to live in the UK. With average house prices here around £65,000 lower than the national average, it’s no surprise more people are looking to make the move.

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“We created the glossary to bring a smile on Yorkshire Day – and to celebrate the warmth, wit and character that make this region so special.

“We are rightly proud of our Yorkshire roots and of helping people buy their own homes for over 160 years, but as we celebrate Yorkshire Day, it is also worth pointing out that a lot of our business is done outside the region. So as we proudly fly the White Rose flag, we’re equally proud to help people save for the future and buy their homes all over the country.”