Gold in them there hills

North Yorkshire is proving that it doesn’t have to be grim up North. Ian Buxton reports

While the far north-east of England (Tyneside, in particular) was battered by economic recession and the decline of heavy manufacturing industry in the 1980s its neighbours to the south were more fortunate.

Though Bradford and Leeds were hit by the decline of the woollen industry and the great mills, a wider spread of industry, prosperous agricultural land and great tourism potential means North Yorkshire remains a desirable and successful part of the world.

The region covers one major city in York and a varied range of towns such as Harrogate, Otley and Scarborough. All have distinct local characters and identities, and fascinating histories. And, in these trying times for the cigar trade, one or two determined and quietly up-tempo traders are finding their own way to business success.

York, with its long history, ease of access by road and rail and attractive architecture, benefits from a buoyant tourist trade and a strong local economy. Despite this, two retail tobacconists have shut down in recent years, leaving Choice Select, at 6 Coppergate in York as the last dedicated shop in the city. However John Terry and his business partner Anne Coady remain in cautiously optimistic mood.

“I bought the business just over a year ago,” explains John, a newcomer to the tobacco trade, “as I wanted the challenge of working for myself in a sound, niche business.”

“I’d previously been a buyer in the engineering industry but with that contracting, redundancy was always round the co.....

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By Ian Buxton

Section : City Watch

Page number : 16

Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006.

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	Gold in them there hills North Yorkshire is proving that it doesn’t have to be grim up North. Ian Buxton reports While the far north-east of England (Tyneside, in particular) was battered by economic recession and the decline of heavy manufacturing industry in the 1980s its neighbours to the south were more fortunate. Though Bradford and Leeds were hit by the decline of the woollen industry and the great mills, a wider spread of industry, prosperous agricultural land and great tourism potential means North Yorkshire remains a desirable and successful part of the world. The region covers one major city in York and a varied range of towns such as Harrogate, Otley and Scarborough. All have distinct local characters and identities, and fascinating histories. And, in these trying times for the cigar trade, one or two determined and quietly up-tempo traders are finding their own way to business success. York, with its long history, ease of access by road and rail and attractive architecture, benefits from a buoyant tourist trade and a strong local economy. Despite this, two retail tobacconists have shut down in recent years, leaving Choice Select, at 6 Coppergate in York as the last dedicated shop in the city. However John Terry and his business partner Anne Coady remain in cautiously optimistic mood. “I bought the business just over a year ago,” explains John, a newcomer to the tobacco trade, “as I wanted the challenge of working for myself in a sound, niche business.” “I’d previously been a buyer in the engineering industry but with that contracting, redundancy was always round the co..... To read the rest of this article you can buy this issue or subscribe to Cigar Buyer to have every issue delivered direct to your door. By Ian Buxton Section : City Watch Page number : 16 Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006. Subscribe Buy this issue More from this issue Preview other issues This article is 78 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements. Copyright Cigar Buyer © 1999-2012. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.