It's Yorkshire Day but what do Lincolnshire folk think?
Both county's boast a number of North Sea holiday resorts, including Skegness in Lincolnshire and Whitby in North Yorkshire.Speaking in Gainsborough, which incidentally was once the Viking capital of England before York got in on the act, Sarah Patrick, 57, said: "I absolutely love Whitby - I've been to Whitby quite a few times."It's just that nice quaint little seaside town without too much of the Skegness thing in it, if you know what I mean?"Others remarked about the "beautiful weather", possibly tongue in cheek, the friendliness of Yorkshire folk, and the variety of things to see and do.However, when asked they conceded they were originally from Yorkshire.Peter Bradley, 91, from Torksey, near Gainsborough, worked as an engineer in Wakefield for 10 years, for E Green and Son.But, flying the flag for Yellowbellies, he said the best thing about Yorkshire was its proximity to Lincolnshire.He also joked that Nottinghamshire was his second favourite.Stamford and Sutton on Sea in Lincolnshire were both named in the Sunday Times best places to live guide in 2024 and Steep Hill in Lincoln's historic quarter was previously awarded the title of Britain's Best Place by the Academy of Urbanism.
Meanwhile, in Driffield, East Yorkshire, punters and traders at the market had their say on Lincolnshire, which hosts its own annual celebration day on 1 October.Chutney seller Martin Helbrow said he often ventured over the border to attend farmers' markets, and quite liked it, but added that he was proud to call East Yorkshire his home.Debbie Cole said she was unable to comment as she had never been to Lincolnshire.When told that she was missing out on some of the best beaches anywhere in the land, she said: "I very much doubt it - Bridlington is very nice."Another woman said all she knew was the county was well-known for its vegetables.Shopkeeper Mark Edwards summed up the Yorkshire mood, saying: "I used to live in Lincolnshire, but came back to Yorkshire because it is much better."However, cheese seller Anita Jepson offered a more diplomatic approach."Anywhere in Britain is beautiful, beautiful countryside, beautiful people," she said."We do have a nice Lincolnshire cheese on the stall - so we do like to promote everybody," she added.
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