Down street, saveloy dips and Westoe Netty! 12 things you only know if you're from South Tyneside
We’ve been asking Gazette readers to share that one thing people would only know if they’re from South Tyneside, or have lived in the borough. And wow, the responses!
Hundreds of you got in touch to share your childhood stories, reminisce on parties past and shout out some local lingo.
From our heritage to our much-loved delicacies, here are 12 things you would only know if you’re from South Tyneside.
From our heritage to our much-loved delicacies, here are 12 things you would only know if you’re from South Tyneside.
5. What a Sanddancer is
No shan on Geordies, but we DO have our own thing. Photo: Tim Richardson
6. Watching the Procession of Witness
Many of you recalled getting a new outfit, and even new shoes too, to go and watch the Good Friday march in the town centre. Photo: Shields Gazette
7. The town hall ship
Childhood tales of the ship atop the Town Hall clock tower holding seven, eight or 11 men were eventually realised to be false. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Dolly Peel
A statue of the famous South Shields character stands at River Drive. She is said to have helped to protect local sailors from press gangs that would force them into fighting during the Napoleonic Wars. Photo: Shields Gazette