Delve into the fascinating stories behind these place names, including Ryhope, where a 'rough' beginning is just the start of the tale.
And while Ryhope has ‘rough’ origins, South Shields is fishy and Sunderland is out on its own.
Intrigued? Read on for more of an insight into the communities you know and where their names came from.
5. Cleadon
Skiers on the Cleadon Hills in December 1976. Cleadon derives from Cliffa-dun which means the hill with a slope. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Great Lumley
This view of Forge Lane can be found on a journey to the Great Lumley area. Great Lumley takes its name from lumm leah which means a woodland clearing by the pools. | Google Maps
7. The Boldons
A Bus in North Road in Boldon Colliery in 1971. The Boldons come from Bold meaning a building and dun which means a hill. | sg
8. Monkwearmouth
Monkwearmouth comes from the mouth of the Wear and where in 674 a monastery was formed. Here is Monkwearmouth Station in May 1964. | Sunderland Echo