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The title and structure of this article is confusing. The lead section is about Staffordshire oatcakes, but all the sections are about Derbyshire, Lancashire and Yorkshire oatcakes, which are different things. Maybe it would be better to call the article "English oatcake"? Before anyone complains that nobody talks about "English oatcakes", well, nobody talks about "Derbyshire oatcakes" or "Lancashire oatcakes", etc.; they just talk about "oatcakes".-- Dr Greg talk 15:45, 24 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed, except maybe in the plural to denote that there are several distinct varieties, i.e. "English oatcakes"? Mutt Lunker (talk) 21:55, 24 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Comment The primary subject of this article is the 'Staffordshire oakcake', the variations are simply supporting the primary subject. However, although I would be against a move to 'English oatcake(s)' (nobody calls it this), I would consider Oatcakes (English cuisine) as a compromise as long as the etymology is fully explained with sources that support that description. However, at present, much like the Eccles cake, Yorkshire pudding, Bakewell tart articles I'd rather keep this article with it's place of origin. There is however, no reason why the other Oatcakes shouldn't fork their own article should it meet the Wikipedia criteria. Thanks. --Jpswade (talk) 14:06, 25 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

That the Staffordhsire oatcake is the primary subject and the others are sub categories and/or derived from this seems questionable and would need support. I'm minded that, on the oatcake talk page, you were once of the view that the Staffs version was primary in relation to the much more widespread Scottish one, so this again may be but your personal perspective. Mutt Lunker (talk) 14:31, 25 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I maintain that the Staffordshire Oatcake is notable enough to have it's own article which is now this. If you read this article it does seem to suggest that the others are simply variations of the Staffordshire Oatcake either directly or indirectly. If this is incorrect then it should be corrected and split into an article of it's own. I don't know enough about the variations to comment. --Jpswade (talk) 14:58, 25 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I do not get that sense from the article but even if so, this article is not a reliable source for itself so if it suggests something without support, that should be rectified. Mutt Lunker (talk) 15:06, 25 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The citations already support what is written in the article so no action is required for that. --Jpswade (talk) 15:14, 25 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

And as far as I can see, neither the citations or the article state that the Staffs version is the primary one from which the others derive. Only the layout gives this unsupported impression. If I'm wrong please specify the citation(s) in question and what they say on the matter. Mutt Lunker (talk) 15:20, 25 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

This is a redundant discussion. The article is already tagged as incomplete. If you believe the others are indeed notable in their own right you should fork them. --Jpswade (talk) 15:33, 25 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The incomplete bit is any indication that Staffs oatcakes are the origin of the others or that it is somehow more notable thsn the others. If this is correct, it needs a source pronto, if it is not it needs restructured. Mutt Lunker (talk) 15:42, 25 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. However, this article is about the Staffordshire oatcake. Invalid information will be removed. --Jpswade (talk) 16:04, 25 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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Find sources: Google (books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL --Jpswade (talk) 11:32, 27 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

For what it's worth, http://www.davidkidd.net/Yorkshire_Oatcake_Recipe.html says something about the varieties of oatcakes over the Lancashire, Yorkshire and North East areas. I doubt that counts as a reliable source for Wikipedia, but the information may help editors find other sources. The terms "havercake", "haverbread", "clapcake", "riddlebread" seem to be alternative names for some types of oatcake. With further research, this article (or another) could cover all of these topics. -- Dr Greg talk 14:31, 27 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Scottish oatcake a biscuit!?

Jpswade, are you seriously contending that a (Scottish style) oatcake is a biscuit? You have found a source which states this, so sadly you have a case that you have a reliable source on the matter but the source is plainly in error to anyone who has ever encountered one (can you clarify if you actually have?). This does not seem to be central to any of your other arguments, here or at oatcake, unless you are making a bloody-minded point about insisting on material's inclusion on the basis of a disputed but in WP terms reliable source, in the knowledge that it is factually wrong. You really are making yourself look foolish in this campaign of yours. Mutt Lunker (talk) 15:17, 1 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Request for the removal of "Oatcake shop menu in Fenton, Staffordshire 2019" and "Oatcake shop interior in Fenton, Staffordshire 2019" photos.

Hello, I happen to be in one of these photos, and I work at that oatcake shop. Would it be possible please to remove these photos? I don't consent to their usage on here. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by FenOatcake (talk • contribs) 14:46, 17 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]