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The hatred of southerners.
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I watched a program a bit ago about the history of Britian and it talked about The Harrying of The North.
Basically, in 1069/1070, William the Conquerer came up from down south and destroyed most of The north of England.
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The King stopped at nothing to hunt his enemies. He cut down many people and destroyed homes and land. Nowhere else had he shown such cruelty. This made a real change.
To his shame, William made no effort to control his fury, punishing the innocent with the guilty. He ordered that crops and herds, tools and food be burned to ashes. More than 100,000 people perished of hunger.
I have often praised William in this book, but I can say nothing good about this brutal slaughter. God will punish him.
—Orderic Vitalis, 12th century
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Do you think this is where the north south "rivalry" comes from?
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over a year ago
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When I moved up here ... I was called a ' foreigner'
I got told once I had taken a job from a northerner who needed it and I should have stayed in London
What a welcome to Yorkshire I got
I also know that was just a few people - a minority
I don't know where the hatred comes from - I think there is friendly banter more than anything else |
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No, to be honest I think it's more to do with attitudes. Media bias is extremely infuriating, everything is either better or more severe if it happens down south. In 2010 when the bad snows arrived the north had them 48 hours before London, people went to work, life continued but the snow was exceptionally deep and the worst seen for decades. Yet when it hit London (and not as severe) it was national news, the railways stopped, the country came to a halt.
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I've never come across it...I get the odd comment about being a cockney....however I'm not a bloody cockney....I'm from South London Brixton in fact and I'm pretty sure I never heard the bloody bow bells from there....or I get looks of shock when I say I'm a Brixton girl...oh the joys...it's certainly different up here that is for sure..I find people less accepting of others I only have to see on my Facebook newsfeed the negative remarks etc...however I assume that's like anywhere |
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"I've never come across it...I get the odd comment about being a cockney....however I'm not a bloody cockney....I'm from South London Brixton in fact and I'm pretty sure I never heard the bloody bow bells from there....or I get looks of shock when I say I'm a Brixton girl...oh the joys...it's certainly different up here that is for sure..I find people less accepting of others I only have to see on my Facebook newsfeed the negative remarks etc...however I assume that's like anywhere "
I get called a cockney and Im from South London ...
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"I've never come across it...I get the odd comment about being a cockney....however I'm not a bloody cockney....I'm from South London Brixton in fact and I'm pretty sure I never heard the bloody bow bells from there....or I get looks of shock when I say I'm a Brixton girl...oh the joys...it's certainly different up here that is for sure..I find people less accepting of others I only have to see on my Facebook newsfeed the negative remarks etc...however I assume that's like anywhere
I get called a cockney and Im from South London ...
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You have to be born between the bow bells....and that's east London not bloody South London  |
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"I've never come across it...I get the odd comment about being a cockney....however I'm not a bloody cockney....I'm from South London Brixton in fact and I'm pretty sure I never heard the bloody bow bells from there....or I get looks of shock when I say I'm a Brixton girl...oh the joys...it's certainly different up here that is for sure..I find people less accepting of others I only have to see on my Facebook newsfeed the negative remarks etc...however I assume that's like anywhere "
When i was a Youngster..2 years ago at least..The Divide between south n East London was greater than the South and North England, Oh Happy Days  |
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"I've never come across it...I get the odd comment about being a cockney....however I'm not a bloody cockney....I'm from South London Brixton in fact and I'm pretty sure I never heard the bloody bow bells from there....or I get looks of shock when I say I'm a Brixton girl...oh the joys...it's certainly different up here that is for sure..I find people less accepting of others I only have to see on my Facebook newsfeed the negative remarks etc...however I assume that's like anywhere
I get called a cockney and Im from South London ...
You have to be born between the bow bells....and that's east London not bloody South London "
I know I know ... I get sick of still saying it
When I speak to someone for the first time on here they usually say ' well I didn't expect that accent you're a bloody cockney'
Ah and breathe - its all ok Im an alright mockney |
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After moving to the UK, here in the True North (pay attenshun, you lot somewhere in the middle like Manchester etc I was appalled when someone gave me what felt like the Third Degree at a bus stop.
And now, two decades later, I find myself doing the same. Friendly folk, here. No sudden silences when you walk into a pub.
I find it annoying that the 'news' centres on what happens in the Deep Sarf. We don't exist - unless somebody starts shooting and causing havoc.
There's some kind of national disdain for the North. No idea why.
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I call them northern monkeys and they call me a southern fairy, I've had some great times up north and never had a problem when out and about, but then I've never had a problem with them there Londoners
Cambridgeshire is a no mans land, my mates in London say I'm northern, mates in Yorkshire say I'm southern and my mates in Wales, well they are just a special breed |
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By (user no longer on site)
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First post for me...
I moved from North to South 15 years ago and I still get flack now. Don't mind, they're all Southern softies who can't handle decent beer... |
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I worked in London on and off for many years and I never had a problem with anybody. It's all to do with attitude if you're chilled out and friendly you will make friends anywhere.
If you have a big chip on your shoulder you will attract negative types,it really is that simple. The south in general I can't comment on but it must be the same principles everywhere surely. |
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I work for a company with a Northern and Southern team but we all get on really well and there is no divide in our camp
The seems to be more of a divide for north and south london  |
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By *igSuki81Man
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"I call them northern monkeys and they call me a southern fairy, I've had some great times up north and never had a problem when out and about, but then I've never had a problem with them there Londoners
Cambridgeshire is a no mans land, my mates in London say I'm northern, mates in Yorkshire say I'm southern and my mates in Wales, well they are just a special breed "
Having lived in Cambs this sounds about right |
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