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You Know You Are From Newcastle Upon Tyne If You Relate To This List
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You Know You Are From Newcastle Upon Tyne If You Relate To This List

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August 7, 2018
This list will surely make you feel nostalgic if you are from Newcastle Upon Tyne! Only the locals will truly understand this list!

Newcastle Upon Tyne as we all know is probably one of the most unique and talked about places in the UK, admit it! The small and peculiar city prides itself on being different to all the rest and to be honest everyone that lives in it is proud of it! From the Geordie accent and slang all the way to a coatless Christmas night oot and let’s not forget the Tyne and Wear Metro that’ll get you there, if it ever turns up *ahem*. Intrigued yet? Well here are all the things you will know if you are from Newcastle Upon Tyne, what to expect and not be disappointed if you want to be apart of this infamous city.

Geordie Slang that only Newcastle understands

Southerners haven’t a clue when it comes to understanding what the northerners say, see we have our own ways of doing things and quite frankly we could debate on the correct ways of saying things all night. Newcastle is something else when it comes to slang and it’s as if we have our own language, so if you want to learn it then here are some of the most famous Geordie uses for words:

Aye: Yes

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Whey Aye: Double yes

Scran: Food (Where’s the scran at?)

Nee: No (I don’t nee)

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Dee: Do (I dee understand)

Doon: Down (Get doon there you cheeky bugger!)

Toon: Town (Going for a night out on the Toon!)

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Owa: Over (Get owa here!)

Divvin’: Don’t (I divvin’ understand)

Radgie: Temper (She’s having a proper radgie man!)

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Please use as feature imageRight in the bottom corner of the country is the county of East Sussex. Home of the Battle of Hastings, our many castles and stony beaches. If you grew up in East Sussex, here are some things you would know if you lived here.We’re known for our beachesMost of the beaches at East Sussex are easy and quick to get to but these usually consist of pebble beaches which are extremely uncomfortable to sit on. This is usually the main attraction to people on the summer which is usually packed with people on hot sunny days.And our piersWe are renown for having a few piers such as the one of Brighton. Of course, we used to have the one in Hastings…before it was burnt down. But of course, we have many more we can go to.Bonfires are a huge eventSussex is extremely renowned for its bonfires and parades. These usually comes with parades and firework shows which happen across East Sussex in October and November. Each town does it slightly differently, but all consist of great parades and fireworks.You always loved going to the arcadesThere are many amusement parks and arcades across East Sussex. Although we know how likely we are to win at these games, you can’t help but waste your money just to get one of the fluffy toys. Either that or we try to work together with our friends to get as many tickets as possible, then have to decide whether to cash in the tickets separately or combine them for a bigger price. Or wasting all your 2p machines where you spend your spare chance, and so much more, just to get one of the key chains.The Battle of Hastings was always the one piece of history you always rememberedThe most famous piece of history about us is the Battle of Hastings, which is bombarded into our history lessons when we get the chance. Not to mention an all-day field trip of the battle grounds themselves.You bragged about how it’s the home of ChoccywoccydoodahIf you ever watched this show, you would know that its home is right here in East Sussex. There is another shop in London but of course, its main home is right here. Chocolate cakes and everything chocolate sculpted into anything and everything.The majority of the population consisted of elderly individualsIn many of its small towns like Bexhill and Little Common it’s the place many people retire to. Full of scenic places and cafes, its great to retire but it means that you see more of them more than any other age group. So, when you move out of East Sussex, you find it weird when you see more younger people around.Brighton is the first thing outsiders will mentionIt’s a large city and when you mention to anyone outside of East Sussex that you’re from East Sussex, the first thing they’ll mention is Brighton. Of course, you can say which town you’re from but not a lot of people would really know where that is.You travelled to cities to hang outIf you lived in a village or town, you always went to a city to hang out with friends. In the south of east Sussex, everyone always wanted to go to Hastings or Eastbourne. They’re both bigger towns but with the large amount of music gigs, Hastings was always preferred by many.You were limited for choice for universitiesThere was either Brighton University or the University of Sussex but that was the only options unless you wanted to specialise in animal management or music. Regardless, if you did want to go in Sussex, Brighton is the main city with universities in them.Not a lot of celebrities come from or live hereAlthough there isn’t many celebrities that come here, we did have a few that lived here. For a while, Eddie Izzard lived in Bexhill. During this time, Bexhill college named their new theatre after him. That and, both Brighton and Eastbourne were the centre locations for Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging, but as for celebrities, it isn’t really the place you see them, unless they’re on holiday and visiting of course.Have anything else to add about East Sussex, comment below.
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A Greggs on every corner

Greggs the bakery is probably the most northern you can get, and Newcastle is no stranger the pasty phenomena which has swept the North of England. Whether it’s a steak bake, a sausage roll, the breakfast and coffee before 11 deal or a cheese pasty, if you’re in Newcastle you’ve probably tried it all. Quite literally there is a Greggs on every corner of the city, wherever you turn, there’s a one staring at you, with the smell of freshly baked pasties and pies filling the streets and alluring you in! I think we can all joke that we don’t applaud the pasty tax nonsense and take out, is there anywhere to sit in anyway? And not to forget Christmas the festive Christmas bake, with a pasty filled with bacon, chicken, sage sauce and dried cranberry, is your mouth watering yet? Being from Newcastle Upon Tyne, you will recognise this!

Tyne & Wear Metro

Ah! The Tyne and Wear Metro, a spectacle we have all come across at some point in our lives while in Newcastle. While we’re all grateful for the local train service taking us to and fro to work, shopping and local events, as commuters I think we all at some point have experienced the ‘metro apologises for the delays to service’. In Autumn in we all know what damage a leaf on the track can do when it disrupts the whole network, sending commuters into a frenzy with all the delays. But through it all we keep calm and carry on, because that’s what us Geordies do!

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A Christmas Night Out on The Toon (Without a coat)

Another infamous tradition in the beloved city of Newcastle is a good night out in the cold, without a coat! It’s just the natural order of things when it comes to Geordie fashion and what better way to go clubbing by wearing the skimpiest outfits in the snow feeling like you’re in the middle of Ibiza on a bender, besides it’s likely you’ll get absolutely mortal to the point that you forgot that brought one to begin with! When in Newcastle I guess! You have taken part in this if you are from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks at the Quayside

We all love the River Tyne at night, especially during the winter when it’s all beautifully lit up in neon colours dazzling off the water. Newcastle knows how to end the year and start a new one with a bang! It’s a time of joy with everyone coming together for one night on the toon to celebrate the end of an era and the start of a new one! Geordie’s love making a racket and there’s no exception when it comes to celebrating the fireworks!

The Final Newcastle United Match

It’s always a tense time in Newcastle and Sunderland with fans of both teams constantly at loggerheads, despising each other when it comes to the footy! There’s no exception when it comes to the end of the football season with fans being the most dedicated to their football teams, especially in Newcastle. There’s nothing else like Geordie dedication that’s remained that way throughout the years! This is definitely a sign you are from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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You know you are from Newcastle Upon Tyne because of these! Can you think of any more? Let us know below!

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