A lassie from Ilkley who swore
that she lived with a wolf on the moor
said there’s nowt wrong with that
or not wearing a hat
a traditional life’s such a bore
Habitation in Ilkley dates from the Mesolithic period, from about 11,000 BC onwards. It is in one of the most beautiful areas of the United Kingdom, The Yorkshire Dales, alongside the River Wharfe. You can read more about the town here.
lkley Moor is part of Rombalds Moor, the moorland between Ilkley and Keighley (pronounced Keethly) in West Yorkshire, England. The moor, which rises to 402 m (1,319 ft) above sea level, is well known as the inspiration for the Yorkshire “county anthem” On Ilkla Moor Baht ‘at (dialect for ‘on Ilkley Moor without a hat’).
Ah… would this out near Sue’s farm….
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Probably about 20 miles away.
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Thanks for the info’ Peter…
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Just over twelve miles to the moor taking the main road route and going around the moor. A little shorter going over the top.
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Well you quite close then..
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Yes, I have lunch on the moor often. 🙂
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“Coffee and Cake” for Ivor….
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Living with a wolf on the moor, yes, fine, but not wearing a hat? Dearie me, what is she thinking? 🙂
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Letting the side down!
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On Ilkley Moor our hats do not stay in place for very long! 😀
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THere’s a lot to be said about learning that a traditional life may not be for everyone. 🙂
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Living with a wolf on the moor and not wearing a hat… I have a couple of daughters who would likely be happy with that (well… at least for a day or two.) Personally, I’d have to check out the credibility of the wolf first. 😀
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Quite right too!
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Not without a hat!
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You chose my neck of the woods!
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I thought it was about time!
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I’m for no-hat wolf-living! 😉 😀
(((HUGS))) 😛
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Living on the moor with a wolf sounds good, but not without a hat! I definitely agree that ‘a traditional life’s such a bore’. And the moors of Yorkshire are such a beautiful part of the country. 💚😊💚 Great post, Peter.
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Oh wow. This is lovely! and I truly must come out from under my rock sometime!!! I had never heard this song! Cool video. That kind of choiring sounds like fun. 😅 Love this whole post! Thanks Peter! Cheers!!! 🙂
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So it is. Throw the hat away!
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