General Chat

Mandi How lucky you are to live in the next street to the stadium. We live in Hessle and now they've got that big Park and Ride sorted out near Sainsbury's it's great for us. Just hop on the bus and it takes you straight to the stadium for a few pennies. Well worth not having to drive. My eldest daughter went to the Viking Radio show and was thoroughly impressed too. I'm sure she'll be asking for tickets to the next one! I didn't go cos I'm not a big fan of Westlife (or Pondlife as I call them!) and I feel I'm getting a bit old for all that screaming!!!!!! Andy Good story about the Germans. I had always assumed they didn't have a sense of humour. Obviously I was right! I always find that the American sense of humour is pretty purile. I can't bring myself to watch any of these so called American comedies on the TV. Having said all of that, my cousin was born in the Uk but lived in America for a number of years and still speaks with an American accent. And his wife just happens to be German. I am pleased to report that both of them are thoroughly nice people with a good sense of humour! Jeanette:-)

Jeanette, I had a great time when I was out in Germany and met some lovely people but my only beef with the Germans is that by and large, they don't really know how to laugh at themselves, and we as a nation tend not to take ourselves too seriously. Hence, it's not always easy to establish common ground. I never had the opportunity to go to the States, but I do like comedies such as Cheers and Frasier, two of their best exports in my opinion. Andy.

Hi Andy I too, find the american humour pretty strange, Iv seen several yankie comedies but I fail to see whats so funny, Incidently,, I loved Germany,,,my hubbie was working in Essen,,,,very industrial ,but enlivened by a wonderful Christmas Market,,it was magic,all that Gluevine(not sure if thats spelt right) and sausages in the cold frosty air.

It was on the radio a while back that the Americans didnt see Tommy Cooper`s humour. `Your magic isn`t working` they say. Divided by a common language?

Jeannette, as you live in Hull, maybe you can answer a question for me please. Why do so many roads change into High Road Hezzle Road - Hezzle High Road Holderness Road - Holderness High Road Anlaby Road - Anlaby High Road I have never seen this anywhere else, so is there a logical reason for it? Does Hezzle still smell of fish?

Andy/Anna I'm a Mackem thats married to a Geordie and we used to live in Gateshead - follow that one if you can!! All his friends reckon that Mackems say 'weez keez a theez keez' (Whose are these keys?) I can honestly say that I don't know anyone who talks like that, BUT there are a lot of 'proper' Geordies and people from Northumberland out there that I have trouble understanding and I've lived here all my life. Ashington in particular has a strange twang 'On frida and satda neet wi gan t the clurb' even worse when they've had a drink or two. Kay

Enjoyed reading all about Hull Speak! My son has just signed for the rugby team there, does that mean that I have to learn the language?? Maggy, West Yorkshire

Maggie Which rugby team - we've got 2. Hull FC are generally supported by those from west of the city and Hull Kingston Rovers by those from the east. What's his name? We'll have to look out for him. Jeanette

Hi Jeanette, His name is Richard Whiting, he's 18 and has just signed for Hull FC. He played most of last season in the Featherstone Rovers first team. By a strange coincidence, I have found my great great grandad on the 1891 census living in Selby Street, Hull which I believe is near the old Hull FC rugby ground! Maggy, West Yorkshire

Hi Margaret Looks like Richard's signed for the better of the 2 teams then. I'm not a great rugby supporter myself but I do believe FC are doing much better than Rovers. Plus he'll get to play in our super new stadium. Yes you're right, Selby Street is just round the corner from Airlie Street where FC used to play. They used to be nicknamed the Airlie Birds. If there's anything I can help you with in the area, just ask. I'm assuming Richard has little interest in your hobby - just like my teenager! Regards Jeanette

I assume that it is Hull Kingston Rovers that play at the ground near Anlaby Road. My grandmother used to live in Walker Street, next one along from Hawthorn Avenue.

Hi Carol Hull Kingston Rovers (the red and whites) play at Craven Park, Preston Road in east Hull. Hull FC (the black and whites) play off Anlaby Road. They used to be down Airlie Street just off Boulevard near Anlaby Road and are now at the new stadium situated in the Walton Street/West Park area of Anlaby Road. Did you mean Walliker Street. That's very close to Airlie Street. Walker Street is off Rawlings Way near the infimary. But Wheeler Street is the next one along from Hawthorn Avenue and very close to Hull City's (football) ex ground. (They're based at the new stadium now.) All these streets beginning with W - even I'm confused! My Grandma used to live on Kempton Road which backs onto the footy ground and we used to live just round the corner on Meadowbank Road. Jeanette

Although never likely to be ranked among the quaint accents of dear old England such as Geordie, Scouse, Cockney and Brum it has a certain appeal that verges on the comedic. A short phonetic piece in 'Ull-speak: " Perp John-Paul decided that 'e would gur sailing in 'is new bert after mekkin an important fern curl " On the other hand, the rural Holderness accent is really quite nice.

Until a couple of years ago, I knew nothing about Hull, until our niece married a Hull born and bred Fireman - a lovely man. Unfortunately, he died suddenly in August this year, aged 40. Our niece is born and bred Northamptonshire, but loves Hull and its people so much that she has decided to stay there. She has made so many good friends in Hull that have given her so much love and support over the past few months, just when she needed it most. On our visits, we too have found Hull people to be some of the friendliest people we have ever met. Thanks to you all Janet

Jeannette, Wheeler Street is where my grandmother lived. 1st house on the right, been pulled down now. The council paid her off and she moved to Bransholme. Mum came from the Campbell Street, Brighton Street area, and I think that has all gone now.

i will have a look at that web sight-im from Hull and live in London and everyone takes the micky! louise

Carol What a coincidence. I've just found my great grandfather on the 1901 census lodging at 45 Campbell Street with a family called called Walgate. Strangely great grandfathers sister is visiting a family called Walgate on the same night in Burton Fleming. As you say, the Brighton Street/Campbell Street area has gone now to make way for a flyover. Jeanette

Have thoroughly enjoyed reading through all this! What lovely people you all are! I was at college in Hull for 3 years and then lived there for another 3 afterwards. I found the people there to be the most friendly lot I have ever met, even to us students, and I have lived in various parts of the country. It's a lovely place.

Well hello my fellow 'ull' people. i'm a student who has just moved to scarborough for uni. but i have lived in hull all my life, Bilton grange then moved to bilton village. although scarborough is just up the road its amazing how different the accent is, the hull accent is truely a unique thing!!!!!!!! All my fellow students take the mick out of me for my accent, we went to a fair last week and i suggested we go on the ghost train, no one could understand me of course as it came out as 'guuurst' train......never mind. Also i was wondering if anyone knows people with riby as a surname? its been very enjoyable reading this page, well done everybody. UP THE TIGERS!!!!!

when i first met my yorkshire in laws they asked me if i would like "owt" for tea when I replied i didn't know because i had never had it before they thought i was trying to be funny.