Just joined this forum. I was on RTG a few years ago but stopped posting as it went downhill I thought. Looking forward to decent discussions on here.
Basically, south of the Tyne and north of the Tees was County Durham. The sea in the east and Pennines in the west.
Yes, I was born and bred in Gateshead, a borough in County Durham until it became part of Tyne & Wear in the early 70's.
Bill Quay always had a decent cricket club, one of my elder brothers played for them for a couple of seasons.
Born in Aycliffe. Then to Darlo. Moved to Manchester yonks ago. Up home for footy and to see me Dad twice a month. Co. Durham will always be home! D