Northerners

[oracleslave]

Wrong, we have some from Highworth here.

So you saying they are daft then?

[DimPrawn]

So you saying they are daft then?

from WikiPedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highworth):

HIGHWORTH is an attractive market town six miles north of Swindon, where it sits on the convergence of at least 4 ancient ley lines.

It is currently the gateway to the Cotswolds, however this may change in the future due to continental drift. Although today Highworth is seen more through its proximity to Swindon (which is still a dormitory town for people who would like to live and work in Highworth), in the 18th century it was the most important town in North Wiltshire due to its thriving cattle industry and oriental mat factory.

Highworth was reputedly visited by Joseph of Arimathea, and is mentioned in many grail legends. Some believe that the location of the holy grail can be found near to the mystical "signe of the fishes", close to the meridian line which passes through the town where East meets West.

During the civil war, when Charles I fought against Parliament, Highworth was a royalist stronghold, and it remains so to this day - at the annual gala day, the local Member of Parliament is dragged through the streets and exposed to much ridicule and jeering from the local schoolchildren, who then burn his/her effigy while shouting "God save the King!!".

[Jog On]

DOn't be too hard on yourself.

Yes you might make it sore - or even wear it out!

[Bagpuss]

It's grim up north, how we envy the overcrowding...

Recently described by the Financial Times as a genuine rival to 'overheated London' the North West is one of the most vibrant and dynamic parts of the UK.

Since the days of the Happy Mondays and the Hacienda, Manchester has always had a reputation as the cool northern city but Liverpool is fast catching up. Gearing up to be in the international spotlight in 2008 when it becomes the European Capital Culture, Liverpool is working hard to shake off its industrial image to become the new fashionable place to be.

But the North West is more than just Manchester and Liverpool. Stretching from Carlisle in the north to Stafford in the south, you'll find a wide variety of things to see, do and experience. Whether it's shopping, eating out, cultural pursuits or bar hopping that float your boat, it's all here. Award-winning museums, galleries and theatres complement eye-catching architecture, innovative cultural events, and a great nightlife.

Or if you prefer to get back to nature, the North West offers some of the best recreational facilities in Britain. From the Lake District, Snowdonia and the Pennines to the pretty Cheshire countryside you can walk, hike, run, climb, cycle on and off road, windsurf, picnic, paraglide, the list is endless. And the scenery is stunning, whatever you choose to do.

Let's not forget one of the North West's biggest exports Manchester United. With the reds (United) and the blues (Manchester City), Liverpool and Everton all fighting for top spot in the Premiership, it's a football fans paradise. For those less partial to the beautiful game, there's Aintree and the Grand National or, if you prefer to take part, there's a host of brand new sporting facilities, a legacy from the successful Commonwealth Games.

And for kids there is as much to see and do as there is for adults, with The Blue Planet Aquarium, Jodrell Bank, Chester Zoo, Knowsley Safari Park and Blackpool Pleasure Beach all in the region. Most restaurants, museums and sporting facilities also cater for children, making sure the region is a great place for all ages.

Getting here is easy thanks to excellent transport links. Of course, we have a few traffic jams too, but the road network is generally very good. If you want to fly there's the choice of Liverpool and Manchester airports, or if you prefer to stay on the ground, you can get here and away, on the new high-speed tilting train service - London to Manchester in a little over 2 hours.

Combine all this with an excellent variety of places to live, a good choice of schools and universities and the North West is the ideal place to work, rest and play.

[MrMark]

Oh dear.

Can't you all get back to having a go at the Scots? Or people from Norfolk...

[sasguru]

It's grim up north, how we envy the overcrowding...

Recently described by the Financial Times as a genuine rival to 'overheated London' the North West is one of the most vibrant and dynamic parts of the UK.

Since the days of the Happy Mondays and the Hacienda, Manchester has always had a reputation as the cool northern city but Liverpool is fast catching up. Gearing up to be in the international spotlight in 2008 when it becomes the European Capital Culture, Liverpool is working hard to shake off its industrial image to become the new fashionable place to be.

But the North West is more than just Manchester and Liverpool. Stretching from Carlisle in the north to Stafford in the south, you'll find a wide variety of things to see, do and experience. Whether it's shopping, eating out, cultural pursuits or bar hopping that float your boat, it's all here. Award-winning museums, galleries and theatres complement eye-catching architecture, innovative cultural events, and a great nightlife.

Or if you prefer to get back to nature, the North West offers some of the best recreational facilities in Britain. From the Lake District, Snowdonia and the Pennines to the pretty Cheshire countryside you can walk, hike, run, climb, cycle on and off road, windsurf, picnic, paraglide, the list is endless. And the scenery is stunning, whatever you choose to do.

Let's not forget one of the North West's biggest exports Manchester United. With the reds (United) and the blues (Manchester City), Liverpool and Everton all fighting for top spot in the Premiership, it's a football fans paradise. For those less partial to the beautiful game, there's Aintree and the Grand National or, if you prefer to take part, there's a host of brand new sporting facilities, a legacy from the successful Commonwealth Games.

And for kids there is as much to see and do as there is for adults, with The Blue Planet Aquarium, Jodrell Bank, Chester Zoo, Knowsley Safari Park and Blackpool Pleasure Beach all in the region. Most restaurants, museums and sporting facilities also cater for children, making sure the region is a great place for all ages.

Getting here is easy thanks to excellent transport links. Of course, we have a few traffic jams too, but the road network is generally very good. If you want to fly there's the choice of Liverpool and Manchester airports, or if you prefer to stay on the ground, you can get here and away, on the new high-speed tilting train service - London to Manchester in a little over 2 hours.

Combine all this with an excellent variety of places to live, a good choice of schools and universities and the North West is the ideal place to work, rest and play.

Typical Northerner. Believes marketing blurb - mostly probably written by a London ad agency.

[Bagpuss]

Typical Northerner. Believes marketing blurb - mostly probably written by a London ad agency.

I imagine the Financial times is a bit too high brow for you?

[sasguru]

I imagine the Financial times is a bit too high brow for you?

Did that gumph come from the FT? Must be going downhill. Probably has a northern editor nowadays.

[threaded]

Even Northerners are not silly enough to work in Swindon though

I've worked in Swindon several times. Worked this place where one of the testers had a license for a sawn off shotgun (the only one licensed in the UK IIRC)

Fun place to work.

[sasguru]

Why are they mug enough to rise to the bait of a thread like this?

Perhaps we should offer them vinegar with their chip