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Exploring Yorkshire: From Pastis in Provence to Roast Beef in Reeth

Travel Mark Catto - 10 December 2025

Yorkshire is understatedly known as “God's Own Country” and is worth a journey, even from the far reaches of Provence. Mark's trip encompasses the beauty of the county, A richly rewarding roast beef Sunday lunch, served up with the known attitudes of the “Tykes” who live there.

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