If I was to make something and someone was to take it off me by way of purchase, I'd think... I'm a lot cleverer than them..
The story (according to my dad and granddad) was that the ships were made in Sunderland and then were taken to Newcastle to be fitted out.
That seems to be the case .......... you have to say that accusing people of building ships is a hell of an insult.
This is what I was told, many, many moons ago. I always found it strange that someone's ship building heritage would be used against them . My home town was renowned for Linoleum but no bugger takes the piss out of that .
Anybody watching the Newcastle game? Ian Holloway just said Ross McCormack could play with Messi and he's got one of the best footballing brains in the world. Yep, that'll explain all of his medals Ian... Come on back to the nice soft room for you Ian the talking sparrow still comes to your window at 7 every day.
Don't get carried away with the Mags getting beat lads...I'm sure they still have enough to stop up...