Summary
THE popular idea of a united North East is a media creation of only the last 50 years, it is claimed today.
Previously, the region had been sharply divided by the River Tyne into two distinct counties of Durham and Northumberland, says a new book out today.See the full content of this document
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We're a Media Creation ; Our Regional Identity 'Is Down to Tv'
There were also more localised loyalties, such as Redesdale, Tynedale and the Borders area in Northumberland.
The book, which exa...See the full content of this document
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