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We've put together a list of 17 quirky place names and terms from across South Tyneside which will have visitors scratching their heads - and some folk in the borough probably won't even know.
The area has a rich history, home over the centuries to ancient tribes, Romans, Vikings, monks, mariners, pitmen, and the scene of Civil War skirmishes and the crowing of King Oswald - all of which have left their mark, and many of which live on in place names and terms around the borough.
How many of these place names do you know?
Which others would you add to the list?
5. Camel Island
A hump-backed island, connected to the main land at low tide - but cut off during high tide. Many unfortunate adventurers over the years have got stranded stranded here and had to be rescued by the RNLI. Best avoided! | JPIMedia Photo: Ross Robertson
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6. Westoe Bridges
The bridges, which carried coal trucks towards the docks, were demolished in the 1990s after the closure of Westoe pit. But the area where Westoe Road meets Chichester Road is still known as Westoe Bridges to many. | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Westoe Netty
Westoe Bridges was home to one of the country’s most famous toilets. The public netty (an old-fashioned Northern word for toilet) was captured on canvas by artist Bob Olley, and the image now hangs on walls around the country. | JPIMedia Photo: PB
8. ...netty continued
The toilet was eventually restored at Beamish Museum after a rescue mission run by Bob Olley himself (pictured). Gazette readers were encouraged to foster a brick from the netty - and return it when a new home was found. | JPIMedia Photo: TR