About this book
Yorkshire Ditties, First Series — To Which Is Added The Cream Of Wit And Humour From His Popular Writings by John Hartley crackles with northern wit and affectionate observation, bringing 19th-century Yorkshire to life in poem and prose. This collection of poetry and comic sketches records everyday scenes from weaving sheds, village lanes, and humble hearths, rendered in Hartley’s lively Yorkshire dialect and brimming with warmth, satire, and sentiment.
Readers encounter characterful pieces that celebrate working-class resilience, family squabbles, seasonal rituals, and the small ironies of provincial life. Rooted in late-Victorian/Edwardian social realities, the book doubles as a snapshot of regional culture and popular literature from a writer who captured local speech and humor without condescension. The added “Cream of Wit and Humour” gathers Hartley’s best-known comic narratives, offering both laugh-out-loud moments and gentle pathos.
Ideal for fans of regional poetry, Victorian literature, and comic verse, this audiobook is perfect for listeners who relish authentic dialect readings, social history told through verse, or simply a hearty dose of good-humored storytelling. Sit back and let Hartley’s Yorkshire voice transport you to a world of character, cadence, and charm.
