I'm also from N London and it was used a lot in the late 60's and 70's. I worked with a lot of ex RAF blokes and one of them told me it was used by them in the 40's and 50's. Perhaps they were stationed in Suffolk.

Im from N london we used this in the late 60 onwards I dont really hear it now. I still do use it. I was happy to hear where this originated from it most come from the old english or before ?❤🌹🤩

I haven't lived in Ipswich or England for that matter since I was 2 and a half, however all my family is from Suffolk and I remember using Yonks quite frequently when I was younger. In fact I still use it sometimes now and I haven't been in Suffolk for 46 years, lol. It's amazing what gets passed down from families even when you no longer live in the country of your birth.

@EssEvergreen

3 жыл бұрын

I love hearing things like that Paula, thanks for sharing that. It's amazing how certain words, and even the way we say them can travel both distance and time. And Yonks is a really good word to be using, it's so different to anything else :)

I'd forgotten about that word. We used to say that in New Zealand.

We say those in ireland too

I've lived my whole life in West Sussexand have always used donkey's yonks or just yonks, but never yonkies. Maybe the phrase originated in Suffolk, but it's well known round here too.

@EssEvergreen

3 жыл бұрын

That's great, really interesting to hear that it's used there too. It's such a random word isn't it, "yonks". So there is definitely a connection between both our counties :)

Yes! I haven't thought about that word in about a decade but I used to say it all the time as a kid. This series is the absolute best. I'm going to slowly work my way through them so I don't watch them all in one sitting.

@EssEvergreen

4 жыл бұрын

I'm currently going through all the words I use myself and I've realised just how Suffolk I am along the way, lol. I've got such a list to do, then I'll do the rarer ones :) I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos, that means a lot so thank you.

Yes, I think the same applies up in my area. Can I also ask please if you're planning on doing any more of the Suffolk ghost tales, I've seen two, or are there more and I'm missin'g them ?

I grew up in North Warwickshire and we always said "donkeys years" or "yonks". Then again, we used to call little ancient footpaths between lanes "jitties" or "jittys"". Take the jitty up Chancery Lane to back of Drybread Pit grandad used to say

I definitely used this! Well yonks at least. Not sure about yonkies. I'm from north west Suffolk / south west Norfolk.

Hi ya ...found your channel by accident ,but very happy I did....It's Paul from Spain , Ipswich bike club 98/99..and woolpit ...I lost your address Yonks ago ...all the best ...Paul xx

@EssEvergreen

4 жыл бұрын

So, so pleased to hear from you!!! I'm now going to reply to all your messages :) xx

From Cardiff and always use yonks and donkeys years too, I assumed it was because donkeys have long ears so we say as long as donkeys ears.

@EssEvergreen

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Deborah, I just love the idea that it could be about the donkey's ears. They are rather lovely aren't they, both the animal and it's ear :)

@deborah3390

4 жыл бұрын

Suffolk Gal Sarah definitely, I love donkeys. Well, my dad told me about the donkeys “ears” thing when I was little. Some people here pronounce ears as “years” but not all! I love accents, I think that the Suffolk accent has some similarities with a Gloucester accent, what do you think?

@noifurze6397

4 жыл бұрын

You explanation makes sense I still use yonks if I haven't seen someone for along time

We say yonks in wexford too. & That's in IRL.

@EssEvergreen

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Another 'Yonks' on the map! I love that word, it's great to hear it's elsewhere too :)

"Int sin U in Donkeys Yonks" 🍓

@EssEvergreen

5 жыл бұрын

Whahaha, Donkey Yonks. That sounds like a mispronounced computer game. x

Donkey..donks..yonks. I still use it now. Most people know what it means.

@EssEvergreen

Жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear you still use it. Over time I've found the meaning gets a little lost here now sadly.