Denis Kilcommons: Another Yorkshire joke

Mar 16 2010 by Chris Mellor, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

ANOTHER Yorkshire joke. This one about the young couple who wanted to buy an old rectory in the Dales.

After the viewing they realised they hadn’t seen a WC and wrote to the vicar asking where it was.

The vicar thought they meant the Wesleyan Chapel and sent the following reply:

“The nearest WC in the district is 10 miles from the house. This is rather unfortunate if you are in the habit of going regularly. However, many people take their lunch and make a day of it.

“I may add that it is made to seat 500 people and the committee have decided to fit plush seats for greater comfort.

“Those who can do so walk, while others go by train and get there just in time. There are special facilities for young ladies, presided over by the vicar, while young children all sit together and sing during the proceedings.

“PS. Hymn sheets are provided and will be found hanging behind the door.”