technically East Yorkshire, but very close to where I grew up and now on my list of places to visit next time I'm there! Have you read http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kraken-China-Mieville/dp/0330492322/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328868504&sr=8-1 ? J On 9 Feb 2012, at 23:41, Dave Monroe wrote: > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-16963464