Students should be aware that the BBC is currently broadcasting an adaptation of Winifred Holtby's famous novel: South Riding. The 'South Riding' of the novel is actually the East Riding of Yorkshire and this novel is rooted in our part of the world. Holtby was born in Rudston [nr.Driffield] and many of the place names of the novel are thinly disguised East Riding locations. For example Kingsport is Hull, Hardrascliffe is Bridlington and Kiplington is Withernsea.
Furthermore, the actress playing Sarah Burton is an ex-BHS student! Local interest or what? When the gothic horror of coursework and exams eventually ease into the relative tranquility of the summer break, students may wish to read this famous novel.
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