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Here at Sherby57 we don’t just like to inform and entertain, we also like to educate.  I’ve been studying for many years the arcane language of the people of St Helens and have been asked by many for some advice on the basics. So here is the first easy lesson.

Its usually a simple task to go into a chippy and order. Not so if you happen to stray into St Helens. I’ll start with two of the more common words used by the average St Helener.

Split = Chips and Peas

Special = Potato Scallop or Fritter.

 Now these may seem straightforward, but because they resemble words in English then confusion could ensue. For example, what would happen if you asked for a Banana Split in St Helens? Nobody wants to eat a banana with peas and chips.

Also be careful if you think about attending the Special Olympics in St Helens. If you turn up you will witness the local sport of racing battered potato slice around a track made from an old cardboard box.

Remember these easy rules and you can enjoy a tasty treat.

Until the next lesson

Farewell

Go to lesson 2

Posted in StHelensian for Beginners

Tags: Chips, Education, Language, Lessons, Olympics, St Helens, StHelensian for Beginners

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3 Responses to “St Helensian for Beginners – Lesson 1”

1. St Helensian for Beginners - Lesson 2 « The World of Sherby57 says:

   8 August 2007 at 12:24 pm

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   27 October 2007 at 11:41 am

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