The people of the North East are no doubt among the proudest across the whole of the Uk, taking any opportunity either locally or further afield to talk about their communities jam packed with history and heritage.
But just how well do you know the region itself, as well as the folklore and ancient legacies that have happened here?
Here at Chronicle Live, we've put together a quiz compiling of 50 North Eastern questions for you to test your knowledge against - from famous faces who have put the region on the map, to thriving businesses and local monuments which locals love making the most of.
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Grab yourself a comfy seat, as well as a pen and paper - and put your Northern pride to the test. The quiz itself is set up into different categories, including a picture round, general knowledge, film and TV, music and sport - with the answers at the bottom of the article.
No cheating and looking before you answer though! Let's get straight into it.
Picture round - Can you name these famous faces and places from across the North East? :
General knowledge:
1) How many bridges connect Newcastle upon Tyne with Gateshead?
2) In which year did the new Tyne Tunnel officially open?
3) Which of the seven local boroughs does Shiremoor fall into?
4) Which Metro station lies in-between Fellgate and East Boldon?
5) Who is the leader of Sunderland City Council?
6) In which park can you find the Pets Corner in Newcastle upon Tyne?
7) Ocean Road in South Shields is renowned for what cuisine?
8) The DFDS ferry from North Shields transports holidaymakers to which European city?
9) Which Conservative politician famously drove to Barnard Castle during the Coronavirus pandemic to test his vision?
10) What is the name of the concrete boat which sits in the River Wear?
Film and TV:
1) What is the name of the recent ITV drama depicting the story of John Darwin?
2) Multi-award winning video production company Candle & Bell is based where?
3) How many seasons of Vera have there been?
4) When was the film Billy Elliot released?
5) In what show did Robson Green land his first major acting role?
6) What was the name of Jimmy Nail's character in comedy-drama Auf Wiedersehen, Pet?
7) And what year did the show first broadcast?
8) Purely Belter shares the story of two Geordies who successfully steal what from St James' Park?
9) Part of Harry Potter was filmed within which Durham landmark?
10) Fastest fictional raver in the North East, Buzzcocks, is the self proclaimed 'Godfather' of where?
Music:
1) What is the name of Sam Fender's second studio album?
2) Which band fronted by Pete Doherty and Carl Barat is set to headline the Town Moor in June 2022 alongside the DMA's?
3) Regatta de Blanc was released in 1979 by which rock and roll band?
4) Dunston-born Brian Johnson famously fronted which Aussie rock band?
5) Where is Little Mix singer Jade Thirwall originally from?
6) Emili Sande is the Chancellor for which North East university?
7) Which Walker-born musician was the frontman for the Animals?
8) The Stranglers' hit Golden Brown was a featuring soundtrack for which Guy Ritchie movie?
9) Futureheads hit cover Hounds of Love was initially released by which female singer?
10) Paul Gascoigne and which band had a 1990 hit with the Fog on the Tyne?
Sport:
1) How many goals did Alan Shearer score for Newcastle United in his ten-year career?
2) Davey Grant from Darlington participates in which sport?
3) Former Newcastle Eagles star Fabulous Flournoy was born in which US state?
4) Which two Newcastle United players were infamously sent off following a brawl which took place against Aston Villa in 2005?
5) Who is the current manager of SAFC Ladies?
6) County Durham cricket club play their home fixtures at which ground?
7) Where in the North East is boxer Josh Kelly from?
8) Santiago Muñoz was recently signed by NUFC, in which film does a fictional star striker share a similar name?
9) Are the Newcastle Falcons a rugby union or rugby league team?
10) The Whitley Warriors are a team in which sport?
Picture round answers:
1) Sam Fender
2) Hank Marvin
3) Ian Freeman
4) Alexander Armstrong
5) Stan Laurel
6) Penshaw Monument
7) Hadrian's Wall
8) Finchale Priory
9) Seaham Blast Beach
10) Riley's Fish Shack in King Edward's Bay
General knowledge answers:
1) Seven
2) 2011
3) North Tyneside
4) Brockley Whins
5) Cllr Graeme Miller
6) Jesmond Dene
7) Indian
8) Amsterdam
9) Dominic Cummings
10) Cretehawser
Film & TV answers:
1) The Thief, His Wife, and The Canoe
2) Gateshead
3) Eleven seasons
4) 2000
5) Casualty - 1989
6) Oz
7) 1893
8) Turf from the penalty spot
9) Durham Cathedral
10) Cramlington
Music answers:
1) Seventeen Going Under
2) The Libertines
3) The Police
4) ACDC
5) South Shields
6) The University of Sunderland
7) Eric Burdon
8) Snatch
9) Kate Bush
10) Lindisfarne
Sport answers:
1) 148 in 303 appearances
2) Mixed Martial Arts
3) New York
4) Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer
5) Mel Reay
6) Emirates Riverside
7) Sunderland
8) GOAL!
9) Rugby union
10) Ice hockey
How did you do? Let us know in the comments section below.
