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The Lighter Side / Re: Demonyms: Geordies, Scousers, Loiners ... help needed!
« on: Friday 14 August 15 13:02 BST (UK) »
Oh. Yes. Apologies - I had forgotten about this. I've returned to the research. Is it OK to start a new thread?!
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Interesting thread - I picked up a secondhand book a few years ago which covers similar ground: "Tykes, Dumplings and Scrumpy Jacks" by Bryan Waites (1993, Evergreen, Cheltenham; ISBN 0952241307).
It's a rather whimsical look at the history of various parts of the country and the supposed characteristics of their inhabitants - quite entertaining, though possibly veering towards stereotyping in places. I don't think we minded that kind of thing so much 20 years ago, and in any case, people have moved around a whole lot more since then, so finding a true native in some places can be quite a rarity.
Arthur