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Im in Newcastle- Heaton. Everyone seems to be doon south any northerners oot there?

Hi Rach, Yes indeed although my display name is more than a hint, lol. My dad was born in Heaton and my great uncle lived down in Jesmond Dene for some years before eventually moving to St Gabriels Avenue just off Chillingham Road until he died in 1996. I'm currently in Saltburn, which is 15 miles approx from Middlesbrough. Have close ancestral ties to Whitley Bay and some of the pit villages/towns in County Durham (West Rainton, Hetton, etc). One ancestor owned the Watts brewery in Newcastle.

Another one for the pot,my grandparents and parents come from south shields but moved down south during the war to bucks where i was born. In the 60s i met my wife ,born in scotswood ,and we came back north ,and now live on the stamfordham road ,west newcastle.Andy dosn,t mention that saltburn is a very nice seaside town which is becoming very popular with holiday makers[perhaps he want,s to keep it to himself] and i can,t say as i blame him if he does. Denis.

I worked in St Teresa's School for a term whilst I lived in Northumberland.

Denis, I find that it never ceases to amaze me these days how many people know of Saltburn and/or have family connections with the place. I'm positive that a few years ago whenever I used to say to people where I came from, nobody had heard of the place. Now like today for example, I ring up an hotel in Worcestershire to make a reservation and the lass I speak to tells me that her grandfather is from there! Andy

Maybe we could try arrange a GC meeting up here? There seem to be quite a few meeting down south... What do you all think?

Andy ,i was down two years ago and spent an hour or so looking through youre small shopping centre ,and going down a side lane to find the best fish and chips i have ever had. A sit down dinner served on paper at the table and signs on the wall saying that this was the oldest fish and chip shop in britain. ,is it still there and are they still as good? Fred.ptfg.&a&g&s.

Hi Rach, I'm in Northumberland and often go to the "Toon". I love living in the North East and can't see myself moving anywhere else in the country. Sheila

Hi Rach Not many of us up north I'm afraid but we all good stock! I,m in Darlington,Co Durham railway country!! Regards Ann

You know Denis, you now got me wondering as to which fish n'chip place you visited. The one we've been going to ever since we moved to Saltburn (just after I was born) is the one right opposite the parish church, but there's nowhere to sit down and eat in there. There are 3 other fish n'chip places in Saltburn that I can think of and I'm guessing that the one you went to is the one that's on Ruby Street, which leads down to the sea front. I haven't been in it for years, but I vaguely seem to recall there being somewhere to sit down and eat in there. I'm assuming it's still there, I don't drive down that street very often. Might have to check it out now!

I'm living in Newcastle as I'm at university there. Originally from Leeds, so I'm a good ole notherner! Amy x

Amy im origionally from Harrogate....love leeds! Came up here to go to uni 3 yrs ago..Northumbria tho!

Hi Rach, I'm at Newcastle uni living in Jesmond at the moment. Amy x

Hi guys I live in Leeds now but am of good Geordie stock. Born in Hexham and lived in Crawcrook, between Blaydon/Ryton and Prudhoe for my first 11 years. I am very proud of being a Geordie and return as often as I can. Ive traced my family back to 1730 so far in Newcastle - think I must be the first to leave!! Lindsey PS - what I would give for proper Geordie fish and chips in Leeds!!

Lindsey, I feel the same about Leeds fish and chips. I miss them now I'm in Newcastle! Perhaps we should swap!!!

nah,next to Newcastle High wycombe had the best [dukes ,i think.Denis.

Just saw this,,,My brother and half sister live in Heaton,,,My father came from Seaham Harbour,,,,grandparents from Newcastle, Sunderland and Tynemouth,,,hubbies family still living in North Shields and most of his ancestors are rfrm the same area...lovely part of the country,

Well well Claire it looks as though our families crossed in the post in the past dos,nt it? my lot move to lincs ,your lot stayed on tyneside,so you have the best of both worlds ,same as me.Fred.

Hi Andy From Oop North - I'm in Marske!!!

Hi Rach, I moved to Sunny Guisborough from the South - I married a chap from the North East. Our daughter was born in Canterbury and we moved here when she was 12weeks and that was 10 years ago.......