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Northumberland
The most northerly county in England welcomes visitors to its shores with a bitchin site that lets the surfer search by events, activities, wildlife, and unique thumberland characteristics. For one, there are five times as many sheep as people. Baa.
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Northumbria Tourist Board
Dickenss Nicholas Nickleby took place in Durham, but Northumbria has come a long way from its dismal days. What with its nature reserves, castles, and cultural events, this sites almost a tale of TWO cities!
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Tyneside Tourism
Tyneside serves up its tourism wares in a tempting tale of history, heritage, and hallmark attractions. The Tyne Bridges are a site to see, while the Earl Grey monument suits the town to a tea.
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Geordie Pride: A Dictionary
So what's "Geordie"? This dictionary gives a brief description and provides lots of great Cockney words that will make you long for Ms. Doolittle.
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County Durham
This site on the Land of the Prince Bishops exposes County Durhams eclectic mix of features, including countryside, coast, farms, forests, railways, and mining caves. These royal subjects have got their hands full!
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Northumbria on the Internet
Northumbria is not only pretty north country, its one of the most popular cycling sites in England. Check the tours and routes for the spin cycle through towns like Tyne and Wear. (Is that like wash and wear?)
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Sunderland.com
With a history including Viking invasions, shipbuilding industry, and WW II bombings, Sunderland might be a Wonderland. Tour the Glass Trail and see for yourself. (Put some shoes on first.)
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Virtual Teesside
One lump or two? Bet theyve heard that in Teesside a time or two. This birthplace of Captain Cook (with a dedicated museum) presents a cyber tour to the northern hinterlands of England.
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