I am tickled by the new livery on our local Northern Railway trains: 'We are fearless; we are Northern'. There is always something defiant and proud about us northerners; so much in the UK is London and south-centric. The Conservative government have been talking about a 'Northern Powerhouse' for several years, the idea being to boost the key northern cities, improve transport links and bring in investment. We will believe it when we see it! I recently saw a spoof article (here) that seemed to sum it up. It said that the government have now decided that the Northern Powerhouse will be relocated to London! Many a true word is spoken in jest... Already the Tories have announced a plan to move 228 jobs in the 'Northern Powerhouse' department from Sheffield to London!
Anyway, I am adopting the railway strapline for my blog. We are fearless!
Expensive housing, crowded roads, late trains, frequent visits from politicians - you really wouldn't want to be like the South!
ReplyDeleteI certainly wouldn't. I've rarely had any desire to move south, though there is also some beautiful scenery and lots to explore. I prefer short visits!
DeleteLove the Fearlessness!
ReplyDeleteThat logo could work for us here in Canada!
ReplyDeleteYes, there does tend to be a disregard in Canada for areas outside the southern urban centers.
ReplyDeleteNice. I saw your new header and wondered about it.
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