That’s York. Rubbish, isn’t it ? No wonder BRAPA jumps on a train out of town every weekend. I heard more folk moaning about the railways today. No idea why, there’s at least one direct train daily between Selby and York, and some of them get there the same day. They probably moan about how… Continue reading WALKING THE YORK
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NEW (IN) YORK
Back to something like chronology, and last week’s trip to North Yorkshire, a county finished by BRAPA with a burst of arrogance recently. I’ve still got a couple of dozen to go in Yorkshire, including a couple alarmingly close to Si’s baronial home. Luckily he was out, on a train to somewhere exotic, probably. Speaking… Continue reading NEW (IN) YORK
TOP 100 PUBS -THE YORK TAP
The lack of Cloudwater at the Old Bicycle Shop hit particularly hard as the memory of their Bitter at the York Tap was so fresh. Saturday’s visit was my third, and the first one that’s convinced. This place has a mighty reputation among beer tourists, and the reliable Mr Everitt had recently chided me for… Continue reading TOP 100 PUBS -THE YORK TAP
OSSETT IN YORK
I’ve been a fan of Ossett beers since enjoying them in the Brewer’s Pride in the early 2000s. They’ve grown their own estate of pubs organically since then, with their houses in Liversedge and Marsden really standing out. A high turnover of a tight but distinctive range might the secret to their success, rather like… Continue reading OSSETT IN YORK
LAURA J MARTIN AT FULFORD ARMS, YORK
With Simon Everitt in Saddleworth it was safe to venture up to York last night, without the risk of my shirt buttons, accent or pint grip being observed and slated on BRAPA. York isn’t a mainstay of my gigging year, posh students preferring their performances of “Troilus and Cressida” and “What ho !, Mr Jeeves”… Continue reading LAURA J MARTIN AT FULFORD ARMS, YORK
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