But how about you? Here are nine questions to test you. Answers are at the end. No cheating mind.
1. He's a Sanddancer and he's OK...
Which member of the Monty Python team was born in South Shields? A. Terry Jones B. Terry Gilliam C. Eric Idle D. Graham Chapman Photo: Shields Gazette
2. What was their first number one?
What was the first UK number one single for Little Mix, half of whom hail from South Shields? A. Wings B. Black Magic C. Cannonball D. DNA Photo: Shields Gazette
3. South Tyneside's cinema giant
A famous 1970s advert for which product was directed by South Shields-born Ridley Scott? A. Hovis B. Cinzano C. Brut D. Shake n’ Vac Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Our very fine theatre
How many seats are in the Customs House theatre? A. 206 B. 328 C. 437 D. 12,145 Photo: Shields Gazette