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The nickname Smoggies was first used as a derogatory term by opposing supporters; [improper synthesis?] [97] it relates to the industrial air pollution – smog – that used to hang over the town, but it was later used by Middlesbrough fans in a somewhat self-deprecating manner, before finally being adopted as a badge of pride by supporters of ...
Cockermouthers -an offensive nickname replaces "er" with "in" Colchester Colchies, Romans, Camuloonies, Steamies, Castlers, Cross 'n' Crowners (after Colchester's coat of arms). Colerne Hoof-polishers Colne Colons (pejorative if an allusion to the large intestine is intended) Congleton Beartowners, [19] Congos Copthorne Yellow-bellies [6] Corby
The term was referred to by Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP, Tom Blenkinsop, in the House of Commons, and was recorded in Hansard, in July 2011. [ 5 ] [ 1 ] Smoggies has occasional use as a nickname for Middlesbrough F.C. [ 6 ] [ 5 ] [ 7 ] In 2013 the Cleveland Art Society organised a major exhibition of the works of local artists ...
Middlesbrough "Boro" – shortening of "borough", originally used to refer just to Middlesbrough F.C. [139] "Ironopolis" – from the city's former role in the iron industry. [140] "The Steel River" – not a specific nickname for Middlesbrough itself but rather the River Tees owing to the areas expansive steel industry on both sides of the ...
By 1851, Middlesbrough's population had grown from 40 people in 1829 to 7,600. [11] Pig iron production rose tenfold between 1851 and 1856 and by the mid-1870s Middlesbrough was producing one third of the entire nation's Pig Iron output. It was during this time Middlesbrough earned the nickname "Ironopolis". [16] [17] Old Town Hall ...
By 1851 Middlesbrough's population had grown from 40 people in 1829 to 7,600. [9] Pig iron production rose tenfold between 1851 and 1856 and by the mid-1870s Middlesbrough was producing one third of the entire nations Pig Iron output. It was during this time Middlesbrough earned the nickname "Ironopolis". [12] [13]
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The breakaway Middlesbrough Ironopolis displaying their Northern championships. According to Boro folklore, the idea for forming the football club was suggested during a tripe supper at the Corporation Hotel, Middlesbrough, [1] and while this has since been discovered by club historian Harry Glasper to be untrue, it is certainly true that like many football clubs of the time (such as The ...