To outsiders, people from South Tyneside either get lumped in with Mackems or Geordies but we know that we are our very own thing.
From historic figures such as Dolly Peel to changing the name of a local art piece, we’ve put together a list of things that are unique to the borough.
These are some of the things that you only know about if you’re from South Tyneside.
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1. Things you'd only know if you're from South Tyneside
These are some of the things that you'd only know if you're from South Tyneside. | National World
2. The Weebles
With it's official name of the 'Conversation Piece', locals have given it a different title. | National World
4. What a sanddancer is
People from South Tyneside aren't Mackems or Geordies. | National World