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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9. Watching the Procession of Witness
Many would head out to South Shields town centre in a new outfit to watch the Good Friday march. | National World
10. The town hall ship
Were you told tales of the shop atop the Town Hall clock tower holding more than seven men when you were a child? | National World
11. The Westoe Netty
The now-demolished Westoe public toilet inspired an iconic painting by world-famous artist Bob Olley. | National World
12. Big Hec
Charity champion Big Hec, pictured in 1985. Brian Dowson was known across the North East for his incredible fundraising efforts. | National World