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Lots of English place names are pronounced completely differently from how they are written down.
Thanks to the many languages that have combined over history to make our modern language, many towns and villages have some very confusing names.
For those outside of Yorkshire, the county has plenty of weird town and village names that often catch tourists out.
If you are ever visiting Allerton, which can be found on the outskirts of the city of Bradford, you might want to check how to pronounce its name properly beforehand.
How to pronounce Allerton
Allerton is a village within the metropolitan borough of Bradford.
If you are taking a trip there any time soon, you will want to check how to actually say its name to impress the locals.
The village’s name looks easy to say with many thinking it is said al-er-ton or even all-er-ton.
But both of these ways are completely wrong.
Locals usually pronounce it like oll-er-ton.
What can you do in Allerton?
has a population of around 12,000 people, and it is governed by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.
The area offers visitors a nice mix of “urban life and proximity to scenic landscapes”.
Allerton is surrounded by countryside, making it a great place for hikers and those who love wildlife to visit.
You can visit the Chellow Dean Reservoirs and enjoy walking along the pathways by the water.
It is also easy to reach the Yorkshire Dales from Allerton, making it a good place to stay if you want to go hiking around the national park.
In terms of food, you can stop by the Snack Shack for sandwiches to set you up for the rest of the day.
Akhi’s can be found on Saffron Drive and offers a range of meals from classic curries to kebabs.
You can also add on some sides from naan and paratha to a range of rice dishes and sauces.
The village also has good transport links to both Bradford and Leeds if you want to explore the nearby cities.
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