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A number of rival theories explain how the term Geordie came about, though all accept that it derives from a familiar diminutive form of the name George, [24] "a very common name among the pitmen" [1] [25] (coal miners) in North East England; indeed, it was once the most popular name for eldest sons in the region. [citation needed]
Conrad Lant, born 1963 - better known by stage name Cronos, musician with metal band Venom; John Lilburne, 1614–1667 – radical, born in County Durham, grew up in Newcastle; Ken Major, 1928–2009 – architect, author and molinologist, attended King's College, Newcastle upon Tyne; Jean-Paul Marat, 1843–1893 – French revolutionary
Kimberlins (Isle of Portland name for a person from Weymouth), Weybizas (due to the wild nightlife the town has adopted) Whitehaven Marras, Jam Eaters, Wetties, Glow-Worms (allegedly contaminated by radioactivity from Sellafield) Whitby Codheads, Spookies Whitstable Bubbles, Shit-bubbles (pejorative) Whittle-le-Woods Widdlies Whitworth, Lancashire
The name of the famous Nova Scotian racing schooner Bluenose. Often used proudly. [4] Bonacker (US) A working class person from the Springs neighborhood of East Hampton, New York; from neighboring Accabonac Harbor. [5] Brummie (UK) A person from Birmingham; also the dialect spoken there; from "Brummagem", an archaic pronunciation of Birmingham ...
Abigail Thorn (born 24 April 1993) is an English YouTuber, actress, and playwright. [2] [3]Thorn created the YouTube channel Philosophy Tube in 2013, when she sought to provide free lessons in philosophy in the wake of the 2012 increase in university tuition fees in England.
People from Newcastle upon Tyne by occupation (14 C) A. Academics of Newcastle University (1 C, 220 P) Academics of Northumbria University (32 P)
Post-nominal letters are used in the United Kingdom after a person's name in order to indicate their positions, qualifications, memberships, or other status. There are various established orders for giving these, e.g. from the Ministry of Justice, Debrett's, and A & C Black's Titles and Forms of Address, which are generally in close agreement.
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