The North East can feel like a small place, but some of the things that have been created in our corner of England went onto change the world.
Newcastle has a rich industrial history, something which is reflected in some of these Geordie inventions.
But did you know about Newcastle’s connection to one of the biggest drinks brands in the world? Or what about the history altering invention that was devised when miserably travelling home from a Newcastle United loss- we’ve all been there...
Tyneside also has a miraculous connection to many of the beloved Apple products that revolutionised the tech industry. I’d lay claim to it, but I’ll let you decide if the connection is enough to make the designs Geordie.
We do love to take responsibility for the amazing achievements of our own.
And what about Joseph Swan? Geordie or Mackem? Either way he’s a North East legend who’s invention is often mistakenly credited to the American Thomas Edison- who ten years later improved Swan’s design.
So take a look at these Geordie inventions and let us know your favourite, or if some of them shouldn’t be anywhere near this list...
9. Bonus: iPhone/iPad/iMac?
Newcastle also had a hand in creating many of the most popular Apple products. Jonathan Ive, originally from London, attended what's now known as Northumbria University- living in the city for multiple years. He went on to become the chief design officer of Apple and is behind the designs for the iPad, iPhone and Apple watch- amongst other things. Do you think this counts? Photo: PA