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Henderson's Relish

A favourite among Sheffield folk alike and superior to Worcestershire sauce. Henderson's Relish is 'The spicy Yorkshire sauce' invented in 1885 by Henry Henderson and is made to a secret recipe that's still kept under lock and key and is still produced in Sheffield to this day.
"LIKE WORCESTER SAUCE, BUT ONE MILLION TIMES BETTER"
Matt Helders, Arctic Monkeys

THE SPICY TABLE SAUCE MADE IN SHEFFIELD SINCE 1885
Splash it on pies, in stews, over chips, cheese on toast and more. Henderson’s Relish is approved by the Vegetarian Society as suitable for vegans, and is gluten free.

From www.hendersonsrelish.com

Henderson's Relish. (Here because of ud's stupid mods 😒)
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Gobby

Someone who is obnoxiously loud
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Was tha born in a barn

An expression that can be used in conjunction with put wood in t'oil to tell someone to shut the door
Bob: *Leaves two doors open"
Jim: "Was tha born in a barn? Put wood in t' oil!"
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Couldn't manage a piss up in a brewery

When someone is so incompetent that they quite literally couldn't manage a piss up in a brewery
Person 1: "Ere, look at 'im ovver yonder"
Person 2: "does tha mean malc?"
Person 1: "Ay, that's 'im"
Person 2 "Ay, dunt trust 'im, 'e couldn't manage a piss up in a brewery"
Person 1: "Ta, fer that advice"
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ee bah gum

A phrase used in Yorkshire to show surprise or annoyance to a situation
"ee bah gum, he's made a reet mess"
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Ey 'Up

A classic Yorkshire phrase that can be used universally in the county to greet someone whatever time of day.
Bob: "Ey 'Up, Jim"
Jim: "Ey 'Up, Bob"
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It'll be Reyt

When things seem like they're going up the swanny just remember this phrase and 99% of the time, it does sod all.
Person 1: "Oh god why can't I do this?!"
Person 2: "Ah come on mate, it'll be reyt

*Reyt can be stylised as Reet
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