Another Norfolk place name that looks relatively simple to pronounce on the face of it, but people often get it wrong. Those seeing it on a road sign for the first time are more than likely to pronounce it ‘stiff-key’ as it’s spelled, but in reality, it’s actually pronounced ‘stew-key‘.
Why is stiffkey pronounced Stookey?
The band’s name comes from a local delicacy – a cockle from Stiffkey, a village on the North Norfolk coast whose name is often pronounced ‘Stookey’ or ‘Stewkey’.
How do you pronounce Cley in Norfolk?
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| Name | Cley-next-the-ea |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Clay |
| Name | Neatishead |
| Pronunciation | Neatshead |
How do you pronounce Happisburgh in Norfolk?
Happisburgh, in Norfolk, pronounced Haze-borough.
What is in a stiffkey?
- Visit. All Towns and Villages. Aylsham. Blakeney. Brancaster. Broads Town & Villages. Cley next the Sea. Cromer. Fakenham. Happisburgh. Heacham & Hunstanton. Holkham. Holt. Mundesley. North Walsham. Reepham. Salthouse.
- North Norfolk’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Broads National Park. Things to Do. Boating & Cruising. Places to Stay.
What Dulux Colour is like stiffkey blue?
Dulux Heritage Midnight Teal
Dulux Heritage Midnight Teal
We reckon Midnight Teal from Dulux’s Heritage range is the closest match you’ll find to F&B’s iconic Stiffkey Blue – we can hardly tell them apart!
Is Hague blue green?
Farrow and Ball’s website describes Hague Blue as a deep, dark, blue with a green undertone.
How do you pronounce guist in Norfolk?
Guist (/ˈɡaɪst/) is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.
How do you pronounce Cosham?
And most locals know that Cosham is pronounced Cosh-ham whereas Bosham is pronounced Bozzum.
How is Featherstonehaugh pronounced?
Featherstonhaugh (/ˈfænʃɔː/ FAN-shaw) (also spelt Fetherstonhaugh and Featherstonehaugh) is an English surname.
Why is Leominster pronounced Lemster?
The name Leominster (pronounced Lemster) possibly derives from Earl Leofric, the husband of Lady Godiva. The town was first recorded as ‘Llanllieni’, the Welsh name for ‘church on the streams’.
Can you walk from stiffkey to the beach?
Just in the left corner of the car park is a signed footpath heading west towards Wells-next-the-Sea (not the open pathway that leads out to the sea). All you need to do for this simple walk is follow the well-trodden path along the edge of the marshes and about 1 ½ hours later you’ll arrive in Wells Harbour.
Does stiffkey have a beach?
Stiffkey is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. ‘ It’s one of her favourite beaches, in a list which includes stretches of coastline in Kerala and South Africa.
Can you swim at Stiffkey?
The Greenway Stiffkey:
The campsite itself borders the coastal salt marsh and sandy beach. Ideal for paddle boarding and wild swimming in the creeks and a safe sandy beach with creeks to splash/paddle and swim for little ones.
What colour goes with stiffkey?
Complementary Colours That Look Great With Stiffkey Blue
Both Pink Ground and Setting Plaster are muted pinks with a hint of brown, so they work really well with Stiffkey Blue. If you are worried that blue might be too cold and dark for a living space, then balancing it out with one of these pinks is the way to go!
What colour is Stiffkey Blue?
inky navy
An inky navy. This inky blue is named after the Norfolk beach where the mud, along with the cockles, share a particular deep navy hue. Although traditional in feel, Stiffkey Blue is often used as an alternative to Down Pipe to create a richly dramatic space with a more contemporary finish.
Is Farrow and Ball better than Dulux?
Their colour range is really good, but the coverage on their products are a shambles. I always advise to get the Farrow and Ball colours matched at Dulux, rather than the customer spend silly money on poor quality products. Farrow and Ball is overpriced! It needs too many coats to cover for a proper job.
What white compliments Hague Blue?
Most lighter shades of white will work well with Hague Blue, but my favourites choice is Wevet. This pretty shade of white has a very subtle hint of grey to it. It contrasts beautifully with Hague Blue creating a smart, sophisticated colour scheme.
What is so good about Farrow and Ball paint?
1. The Unique Look. Responding extraordinarily to all types of light, our highly pigmented paint and handcrafted wallpaper deliver a unique depth of colour and quality of finish which brings walls to life. The rich blend of pigments within our absorbing colours create an inimitable vibrancy in every room of the home.
Does Ammonite go with Hague Blue?
‘Ammonite and Hague Blue are the perfect pairings to create spaces that feel radically different, giving you more structure to your day and a greater sense of wellbeing.
How do you pronounce gateacre?
Gateacre (pronounced Gat-ah-ker)
