Northerners: The bestselling history of the North of England

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His best-known children’s book titles are the “Horrible Histories” series, first published 26 years ago and still popular thanks to a BBC television series based on the books. There are around 100 titles. The Animals Being referred to as a Geordie, there's nothing worse when you're actually from the Sunderland area, or just anywhere that isn't Newcastle." – John, Sunderland What people eat is also telling. Let’s take fish and chips as an example. In Scotland chips are served with a tangy sauce called “chippie sauce” but in London you’re more likely to have chips with gravy. In the Midlands they have “wet chips” which means they are smothered with baked beans or mushy peas. Here are 10 things northerners do that drive southerners mad. Have a go at our southern pronunciations A NASA astronaut, his flight on the 2006 Discovery STS-116 mission made him the fourth person born in the United Kingdom to go into space. Born in Saltburn, his family lived for a number of years in Great Ayton where legendary explorer Captain James Cook was educated, before emigrating to the US. He has logged more than 638 hours in space on shuttles Discovery and Endeavour. He has also carried out three space walks and in 2010, carried a flag modeled on that which flew on Captain Cook’s Endeavour to the International Space Station. Suzannah Clarke

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A moral philosopher who made enormous contributions to human thinking on questions such as the self, our animal heritage and our place in the universe. She was a senior lecturer in philosophy at Newcastle University, and wrote her first book, Beast And Man (1978), when she was in her fifties, and went on to write over 15 more. Alison Kay Please be aware that some of our services are designated ‘dry trains’, meaning no alcohol is allowed on board during the journey.Born into a working class family - his dad looked after pit ponies - he studied fine art at the University of Newcastle and later became a pottery teacher in London, all the while aiming for a career in music. Ferry formed Roxy Music in 1970 with a group of friends and acquaintances, including Newcastle drummer Paul Thompson. Roxy Music’s first single, Virginia Plain, was a top 10 hit, the beginning of a rich seam of chart topping successes and multi-million selling albums as well as a successful solo career. Alan Plater

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Best-known as one of the ‘Hairy Bikers’ along with fellow biker and fellow cook Dave Myers, the pair are a fixture on our TV screens. Si was assistant location manager on Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and location manager on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He met Dave Myers in 1995 on the set of a TV drama entitled The Gambling Man, on which he was the second assistant director. Mike Neville Friends creator reveals Matthew Perry was ‘happy and chipper’ in final conversation before tragic death at 54At the age of 47, after 33 years down the mines, Cornish, with the great support of his wife Sarah, decided to quit the industry and concentrate on his art, with huge success. Brian Johnson Northern is committed to providing a rail network that is inclusive and as accessible as possible, giving everyone an equal opportunity to travel and enjoy all the north of England has to offer. A statue of World War Two Victoria Cross winner Capt Richard Wallace Annand, from South Shields (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

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For over 60 years she captivated theatre and cinema audiences, appearing in 113 stage plays in London and on Broadway, and starring in more than 60 films. Her movies included 1936’s Fire over England, in which she gave a towering performance as Elizabeth I. Kate Adie He first appeared in his local comedy club at 15, before studying performing arts at Newcastle College. He has been touring the UK and other parts of the world since 1999. Noble has released several DVDs and appeared on shows including Top Gear and Have I Got News For You. Mark Gatiss

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This charismatic politician rose to national attention after playing a prominent role in the 1936 Jarrow March, the constituency she then represented. In 1924 she had elected to represent Middlesbrough but lost the seat at the 1931 general election. She was an active spokesperson for women’s interests and issues, speaking passionately in favour of an equal franchise and equal pay. Gertrude Bell

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The thing that really bugs us northerners about this phrase is that those down south who use it tend to be the ones who have never stepped foot up here. The book covers 180 million years of history in a sweeping narrative from the dinosaurs to the present day, including the dramas around Brexit and the Red Wall. It also includes chapters on topics such as the North-South language divide, leisure and sport, and Northern writers, artists and comedians. He was the most prolific film director in British history, directing nearly 200 films between 1913 and 1957. During the silent film era he directed as many as 20 films per year. He also produced more than 50 films - his own as well as films directed by others. Posh, southern boys love to tell me how brilliant Margaret Thatcher was for the UK…" – Naomi, CheshireThere is no denying that people who live in the North of the UK have very different characteristics from those living in the South, which leads to intense rivalry between the two. A prolific and brilliant writer, his work spanned 60 years and graced the stage and the TV. There was always a moral and working-class sensibility to his output – and a hint of the surreal at times – which made him stand out at a time when the country was blessed with great TV writers. But darling, you have to admit it’s supper we’re having’ (Picture: Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images) 2. Not adding carbs to every meal Born Miriam Stern, she rose to prominence during the 1970s as an expert on health, in particular with women and children. Married for many years to award winning playwright Tom Stoppard, she penned a popular newspaper agony aunt as well as being a best-selling author, but perhaps was famous for giving out medical advice on TV and her interviews which included one in 1985 with then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher who was moved to tears by the story of the end of her father’s political career in Grantham. Tony Scott We have places to be, and we have to fight slow-moving tourists and over-burdened transport networks to get there.