There's lots of things that make Yorkshire special — its stunning scenery, its comfort-food cuisine, its warm, friendly accent and proper Yorkshire pride.

But there's a secret weapon that makes Yorkshire even more brilliant — its army of Yorkshire mums.

With Mother's Day around the corner, we decided to celebrate mums from God's own county — is your mum like this?

You know you've got a Yorkshire mum when...

  • Her Yorkshire puddings rise brilliantly, crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle.
    Mum's Yorkshire puds are the best
    Mum's Yorkshire puds are the best
  • You've grown up thinking a certain supermarket was called t'Asda and always wondered why the 't' wasn't on the signs.
  • Any indication that you might move to Lancashire for University has been met with an icy stare.
  • In fact, any suggestion that you might leave Yorkshire hasn't gone down too well.
    Map of Yorkshire
    Map of Yorkshire
  • If you behaved she would take you to Eureka! in the school holidays.
  • If you didn't, you'd have to follow her round the shops and market, bored out of your mind.
  • She appears to know every drama happening on the street thanks to some professional-level curtain twitching and eavesdropping the right conversations in the corner shop.
  • She woke you up at the crack of dawn last year in order to bag the best viewing spots for the Tour de France.
    Bev Meekin and friends soak up the Tour de France atmosphere in Huddersfield.
    Bev Meekin and friends soak up the Tour de France atmosphere in Huddersfield.
  • Fridays mean fish 'n' chips, mushy peas, bread and butter and a pot of Yorkshire Tea.
  • Summers mean trips to Filey, Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington — bonus points if you stay in a static caravan. Gold star if you go in your own caravan.
  • 'Put wood in t'hole' is a regular request, usually followed by 'were you born in a barn?!'
  • You've been told stop 'mewling' while out in public, or shouted at for 'mithering' her.
    Friday means fish and chips
    Friday means fish and chips
  • You've been told to 'frame yourself' when getting ready for school.
  • At Christmas, you were warned that the burglar alarm sensors were Santa's spy cameras, and panicked after you knocked that cup off the coffee table and the 'spy camera' saw.
  • You've been to the Yorkshire Show, Emley Show or any other show as a kid, and posed for a picture holding a chick or a rabbit or standing next to a cow or goat.
    Emley Show. Grace Colwill,5, makes friends in the goat tent.
  • You eat pie and peas (with mint sauce) and fresh-baked Parkin, lovingly baked by your mum, on Bonfire Night.
  • She was absolutely gripped by Happy Valley and you weren't allowed to breathe a word when it was on.
  • Similarly, if you dare open your mouth during a tense bit in Emmerdale you're doomed.

Did any of those sound familiar? Tell us what makes your mum a Yorkshire mum in the comments below.

If you've got a proper Yorkshire mum, make her day this Mother's Day with one of these thoughtful DIY gift ideas.

Or why not snuggle with popcorn for a movie night?