How well do you know Jarrow? 10 questions to test your knowledge of the historic town

Are you a Jarrow genius? Try these 10 questions and put your knowledge of the town to the test.

We think some are trickier than others. Have you lived in and around Jarrow all your life, yet still don’t know them all? Tut, tut.

1. Big business

Which business' address is 21 Bedesway, Jarrow? Photo: Shields Gazette

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2. Steve Cram - an all-time great

Which world athletics record did Steve Cram hold between 1985 and 1993? Photo: Shields Gazette

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3. Top drummer in a world famous band

Formerly the drummer with the Angelic Upstarts, one-time Jarrow resident Paul Thompson also joined which even more famous group in 1971? Photo: Pixabay

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4. It's long, but how long?

To the nearest 100 ft, how long are the pedestrian and cycling Tyne tunnels? Photo: Shields Gazette

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