North East Ethnonyms Part 1: Introduction and Interviews

Join Glen and Ben as they take a close look at the many 'ethnonyms' of North East England, i.e. the words and terms used to refer to peoples across the region.

In this opening episode, we introduce the overall ethnonymic landscape of the North East, before taking to the streets and seeing what the people of the region have to say on the matter. Through our chats with our fellow Northeasterners, we not only shed light on the 'big three' (Geordie, Mackem, and Smoggy), but also become acquainted with some of the region's more curious nicknames.

Do you know where you would find the 'Doggies' of County Durham? What exactly is a 'Skuetender'? Were the people of Hartlepool really responsible for a simian's demise? Listen up, and find out.

Indeed, whether you're seasoned with Sand-Dancers, or perplexed by Pit-Yackers, you're sure to learn a thing or two about the people, places, and history of the North East.