My Yorkshire: Holly Searchfield, Morgans City Living

Holly Searchfield is the Acting Rentals Manager for Morgans City Living

Where do you live/where are you from?

I live in Leeds city centre and I am from Oxfordshire.

What is your favourite place to visit in Yorkshire and why?

Ilkley Moor for a nice walk and great scenery, followed by the Cow and Calf for a boozy Sunday lunch.

What is still on your “to do” list in the region?

I have never visited Kirkstall Abbey so I should probably do that next!

What is the most memorable meal you’ve ever had in Yorkshire?

The tasting menus at The Box Tree in Ilkley

What is your most Yorkshire trait?

I love a good pork pie…

Favourite piece of trivia about the region.

Yorkshire is the biggest county in Britain, with more acres than letters in the Bible.

What is your favourite cultural icon to come out of Yorkshire?

Keith Lemon!

First experience of Yorkshire (for non-Yorkshire folk)

Having the ‘barm cake/bread cake/bap’ debate

Worst experience or thing about Yorkshire?

When I first moved to Leeds I was quite surprised at the level of homelessness in the city centre.

What is one thing you’d steal from Lancashire (or other UK regions) if you could?

I think the city needs a big statue, so I would probably choose the Angel of the North

What is the most overrated thing about Yorkshire?

The weather

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