The visit of Muhammad Ali is one of the more colourful events covered by the Gazette.The visit of Muhammad Ali is one of the more colourful events covered by the Gazette.
The visit of Muhammad Ali is one of the more colourful events covered by the Gazette.

How well do you know South Tyneside? Try this quiz

From Muhammad Ali to the Venerable Bede, here are nine questions to test your South Tyneside knowledge.
By Tony Gillan
Published 8th Dec 2019, 08:00 BST
Updated 8th Dec 2019, 08:00 BST

Answers are at the end. No cheating mind.

In which year did the Venerable Bede die in Jarrow? A. 735AD B. 835AD C. 935AD D. 1035

1. A giant in the history of Christianity

In which year did the Venerable Bede die in Jarrow? A. 735AD B. 835AD C. 935AD D. 1035 Photo: Shields Gazette

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Which Hebburn school did Brendan Foster attend? A. St Josephs RC, Hebburn B. Hebburn Comprehensive C. Jarrow School D. Boldon Secondary

2. Mr Great North Run

Which Hebburn school did Brendan Foster attend? A. St Josephs RC, Hebburn B. Hebburn Comprehensive C. Jarrow School D. Boldon Secondary Photo: Shields Gazette

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The 1936 Jarrow March was in 22 stages. Where was the first stop? A. Sunderland B. Seaham C. Durham city D. Chester-le-Street

3. First stop on the Jarrow March

The 1936 Jarrow March was in 22 stages. Where was the first stop? A. Sunderland B. Seaham C. Durham city D. Chester-le-Street Photo: Shields Gazette

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Which pub sat yards from the old Gazette offices on Chapter Row, South Shields, until it was demolished in 2010? A. The Duke of Cumberland B. The Criterion C. The General Havelock D. The Mechanic’s Arms

4. Shields pub now long gone

Which pub sat yards from the old Gazette offices on Chapter Row, South Shields, until it was demolished in 2010? A. The Duke of Cumberland B. The Criterion C. The General Havelock D. The Mechanic’s Arms Photo: Shields Gazette

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