Nobody has defined where the divide lies, and I'm guessing that it will be different for everyone. In my case, the North/South divide is specifically the M4, with no such place as the midlands. Is there a compass position of midlands - nope! I would also class London as a province of Belgium as it's outside the area of Hardy's Wessex and Devon/Cornwall is also a separate area in the West.
Can't answer the original questions until we all agree where the lines are (if ever:D)
LOL. I was hoping that if the original questions were answered, that we would be able to plot where the line is afterwards based on the data.
Seems we're getting into a nice political north/south divide instead though, which is just as informative and educational.
I'm a Geordie and and I do see a Norh/South divide.
Not only between mainly the Londers and the North (or even rest of the country for that matter). The people of London always seem to have a superior attitude towards the rest of the country.
Saying that, the other North/South divide is between Geordies and the people from the other side of the river who think they are Geordies but are not.
I don't know why people think because they are from near Newcastle that they are Geordies. TV tends to get that wrong too.
The amount of times someone famous from the North has been called a Geordie, when they are infact from Durham etc is ridiculous.
I'm a Geordie and and I do see a Norh/South divide.
Not only between mainly the Londers and the North (or even rest of the country for that matter). The people of London always seem to have a superior attitude towards the rest of the country.
Saying that, the other North/South divide is between Geordies and the people from the other side of the river who think they are Geordies but are not.
I don't know why people think because they are from near Newcastle that they are Geordies. TV tends to get that wrong too.
The amount of times someone famous from the North has been called a Geordie, when they are infact from Durham etc is ridiculous.
What about if they're from Gateshead? Does that make them a geordie? LOL
I'm a Geordie and and I do see a Norh/South divide.
Not only between mainly the Londers and the North (or even rest of the country for that matter). The people of London always seem to have a superior attitude towards the rest of the country.
Saying that, the other North/South divide is between Geordies and the people from the other side of the river who think they are Geordies but are not.
I don't know why people think because they are from near Newcastle that they are Geordies. TV tends to get that wrong too.
The amount of times someone famous from the North has been called a Geordie, when they are infact from Durham etc is ridiculous.
Geordie ACCENT! I suggest you take a look at this link>
Have to agree the chips would go all soggy. I had always kind of assumed it was not the same type of gravy you would have with a roast dinner but appears I am wrong.
What about if they're from Gateshead? Does that make them a geordie? LOL
Actually, no they're not Geordies. Wrong side of the River.
A person from Gateshead is from Gateshead and not Newcastle. Only people from Newcastle are true Geordies.
I don't know what people from Gateshead are called (Gatesheadians !!!) but they are not proper Geordies,
A Northern accent. They hear a Northern accent and immediately assume they're Geordies.
The further south you go the more different and perhaps, softer it becomes.
Have to agree the chips would go all soggy. I had always kind of assumed it was not the same type of gravy you would have with a roast dinner but appears I am wrong.
Now dont get me started on mushy peas!!
Chips would go all soggy? They already are, unless chips down south refers to that muck served in McDonalds. LOL
A Northern accent. They hear a Northern accent and immediately assume they're Geordies.
The further south you go the more different and perhaps, softer it becomes.
Poppycock! My accent's the same as the people from Newcastle. Sorry if you don't like it, but that's the way it is.
Half rice/ Half chips and gravy with a buttered bun is even nicer!
What's wrong with mushy peas by the way?
I've never had them but I don't really want to either.
My sisters used to nip into the chippy on their way home from a night on the town and get fish and chips with curry sauce... Revolting.
Huh? Don't you ever pour gravy over your roast potatoes? It's the same thing!
I'm from the north and I have to say that roast potatos and chips are NOT the same thing! :eek:
I've always been a bit repulsed by the idea of chips with gravy but I know lots who love it. *shudders*
Actually, no they're not Geordies. Wrong side of the River.
A person from Gateshead is from Gateshead and not Newcastle. Only people from Newcastle are true Geordies.
I don't know what people from Gateshead are called (Gatesheadians !!!) but they are not proper Geordies,
LOL. So some posh git from Chapel Park can call themselves a Geordie, but us bairns brought up in Bensham within spitting distance of the Tyne and a steep walk up Bottle Bank to get home from the toon aren't geordies?
This thread's turning into the North/North divide.
What puzzles me is how people whine about the mines being closed, yet on the other hand having been suing the government for compensation over illness suffered through spending time down in the mines
Half rice/ Half chips and gravy with a buttered bun is even nicer!
What's wrong with mushy peas by the way?
Buttered Bun?, you tryin to make me sick, where I come from Buns have icing or jam/chocolate in em, try a flour cake, oven bottom cake, or a muffin.but not a teacake they have currants in em.
Where you live: Poole, Dorset
What you call your mother: Mother/ Mama/ Mummy
What you call your father: Father/ Papa
A decent house in your city (nice area) would cost: I'm not sure, but there is a house near which is being sold for £340,000 with three bedrooms.
Takeaway chips might come with: Ketchup, Vinegar
Current fashion for girl's hair: Layered, any colour.
Favourite part of a Sunday dinner: Roast potatos
LOL. So some posh git from Chapel Park can call themselves a Geordie, but us bairns brought up in Bensham within spitting distance of the Tyne and a steep walk up Bottle Bank to get home from the toon aren't geordies?
This thread's turning into the North/North divide.
LOL
To be a "pure" Geordie you have to have been BORN in Newcastle. You can still have a Geordie accent if you live in the North East though.
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LOL. I was hoping that if the original questions were answered, that we would be able to plot where the line is afterwards based on the data.
Seems we're getting into a nice political north/south divide instead though, which is just as informative and educational.
Not only between mainly the Londers and the North (or even rest of the country for that matter). The people of London always seem to have a superior attitude towards the rest of the country.
Saying that, the other North/South divide is between Geordies and the people from the other side of the river who think they are Geordies but are not.
I don't know why people think because they are from near Newcastle that they are Geordies. TV tends to get that wrong too.
The amount of times someone famous from the North has been called a Geordie, when they are infact from Durham etc is ridiculous.
Serious? You should try them, bloomin gorgeous..
Huh? Don't you ever pour gravy over your roast potatoes? It's the same thing!
What about if they're from Gateshead? Does that make them a geordie? LOL
Somehow to me, it's not
Geordie ACCENT! I suggest you take a look at this link>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geordie
It seems we CAN refer to ourselves as Geordies
Have to agree the chips would go all soggy. I had always kind of assumed it was not the same type of gravy you would have with a roast dinner but appears I am wrong.
Now dont get me started on mushy peas!!
Actually, no they're not Geordies. Wrong side of the River.
A person from Gateshead is from Gateshead and not Newcastle. Only people from Newcastle are true Geordies.
I don't know what people from Gateshead are called (Gatesheadians !!!) but they are not proper Geordies,
Ah, you mean that stuff that looks like guacamole?
A Northern accent. They hear a Northern accent and immediately assume they're Geordies.
The further south you go the more different and perhaps, softer it becomes.
Chips would go all soggy? They already are, unless chips down south refers to that muck served in McDonalds. LOL
Lovely: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/159928961_001d70ddec.jpg
Half rice/ Half chips and gravy with a buttered bun is even nicer!
What's wrong with mushy peas by the way?
Poppycock! My accent's the same as the people from Newcastle. Sorry if you don't like it, but that's the way it is.
I've never had them but I don't really want to either.
My sisters used to nip into the chippy on their way home from a night on the town and get fish and chips with curry sauce... Revolting.
I'm from the north and I have to say that roast potatos and chips are NOT the same thing! :eek:
I've always been a bit repulsed by the idea of chips with gravy but I know lots who love it. *shudders*
LOL. So some posh git from Chapel Park can call themselves a Geordie, but us bairns brought up in Bensham within spitting distance of the Tyne and a steep walk up Bottle Bank to get home from the toon aren't geordies?
This thread's turning into the North/North divide.
LOL
Nope Mcdonalds chips are vile french fries.
Thanks for the attached pic I vomitted!!
Actually had mushy peas once in Blackpool - well you have to - they were actually ok unlike Blackpool!!
Buttered Bun?, you tryin to make me sick, where I come from Buns have icing or jam/chocolate in em, try a flour cake, oven bottom cake, or a muffin.but not a teacake they have currants in em.
What you call your mother: Mother/ Mama/ Mummy
What you call your father: Father/ Papa
A decent house in your city (nice area) would cost: I'm not sure, but there is a house near which is being sold for £340,000 with three bedrooms.
Takeaway chips might come with: Ketchup, Vinegar
Current fashion for girl's hair: Layered, any colour.
Favourite part of a Sunday dinner: Roast potatos
Poppycock? Poppycock??
LOL. If you were a real geordie you'd have said "H'addaway 'n sh1te man".
To be a "pure" Geordie you have to have been BORN in Newcastle. You can still have a Geordie accent if you live in the North East though.
I didn't say I was a REAL Geordie, but I had a Geordie accent